Monthly Archives: June 2010

Afghanistan and Choices

Dear Friends, It seems to me that at this point in Afghanistan the United States as a nation has to ask itself one question; Is the USA a nation, that when it is attacked, goes and knocks over the anthill. … Continue reading

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Adam Smith and Recent Chinese history… on the American Elite

Dear Friends, It seems to me that Adam Smith once said; “The statesman, who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals, [money], would not only load himself with a most unnecessary attention, … Continue reading

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Heroism or Villainy… Depends on your perspective.

Dear Friends, I read that Chuang Chou (the Taoist) once said; “Not only so. There is a great awakening, and then we shall know that all this (present experience) is a great dream. Fools, However regard themselves as awake now-so … Continue reading

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We Judge Others By Ourselves

Dear Friends, It seems to me that people judge others by themselves. The best template we have to place others in is the one we ourselves have forged… And it is the one we know best. That is why a … Continue reading

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BP Disaster in the Gulf

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the reason punishment is meted out, is to ensure that a given negative action, taken by a perpetrator, is not repeated. Punishment is a means to stop a cause. Punishment is not a … Continue reading

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Thousands of Years of History… Have we Learned Anything?

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when a nation pretends a crime was not committed by a leader because it would have to act… puts that nation in great peril. If a powerful political leader was to commit a … Continue reading

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You Are What You Think

Dear Friends, It seems to me that you are what you think. The more a person dwells on a single subject the more their minds form to that subject. The mind being very plastic. So when the German people in … Continue reading

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Stone Walls and Government

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when you build a stone wall it is important to start with small stones for the base. As even as possible. They determine the foot print so they should be set within a … Continue reading

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