
In "Who Built That," Michelle Malkin dismantles Obama's infamous "you didn't build that" claim, celebrating America's forgotten inventors. Did you know your air conditioner and toilet paper exist thanks to these "tinkerpreneurs"? Discover how individual innovation - not government - truly drives American prosperity.
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In the shadow of political rhetoric claiming credit for America's prosperity lies a more authentic narrative: the story of everyday inventors and entrepreneurs who transformed ideas into world-changing innovations. These "tinkerpreneurs" - largely self-taught capitalists with mechanical aptitude, stubborn practicality, and relentless work ethic - are the true architects of American greatness. Their interconnected journeys reveal how pursuing individual success creates collective prosperity, challenging the notion that government direction drives innovation. From immigrants who created iconic products to visionaries who harnessed natural forces, these innovators share a reverence for America's unique opportunities and demonstrate how unleashed creativity - not central planning - builds national prosperity.