Tag Archives: independence

Independence Conformity and Weakness

Posted on April 12, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there’s nothing sadder than an adult who has to ask permission to have an idea. Yet, we have huge swaths of our fellows who do just that. They are afraid to think for themselves. … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Politics | Tagged appeal to authority, appeal to popularity, despotism, following the crowd, freedom, independence, npc, popularity, stupidity, wisdom | Leave a comment

Dependence On Central Planners

Posted on February 11, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there are many things that take power from us and give it to the central planners, and some things we can do to take it back. Put another way, anything that gives us self-sufficiency … Continue reading →

Posted in philosophy | Tagged central planners, communism, dependence, edible plants, famine, fascism, foraging, gardening, globalism, independence, individualism, institutions, rope making, self-sufficiency, survival, system | Leave a comment

Truth And Absurdity

Posted on October 31, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there are things that are true and things we want to be true, and we often believe those things we want to be true. We are all guilty of this. When I was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Politics, media, Mercy, philosophy, polictics of class envy, Societal Myth | Tagged absurdity, Belief, bonhoeffer, conformity, critical thinking, Culture, deception, enlightenment, experience, human nature, ideology, independence, logic, orwell, philosophy, propaganda, tribalism, truth, wisdom, youth and age | Leave a comment

Independence: A Matter of Character, Not Wealth

Posted on June 22, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, independence isn’t based on wealth, but on character. Because there are plenty of poor people who are totally independent, while most rich people are utterly dependent on the system. Like the old TV show … Continue reading →

Posted in business, Mercy, philosophy, Societal Myth | Tagged Beverly Hillbillies, character, Clampetts, emotional stability, fear, freedom, how to be independent without wealth, humility, independence, lessons from the Beverly Hillbillies, modern society, overcoming fear, personal virtue, practical competence, practical skills, resilience, self-reliance, survival skills, virtue | Leave a comment

Independence Versus Dependence

Posted on June 20, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, wise people seek to be as independent as possible. This includes, but isn’t limited to, independence from the grid, the ability to stand on your own two feet, a personal source of water, emotional … Continue reading →

Posted in business, Mercy, philosophy, Societal Myth | Tagged anti-dependence, civic duty, dependency, economic independence, education, freedom, independence, independence vs dependence, individualism, life skills, Machiavelli, mental strength, personal growth, personal responsibility, resilience, self empowerment, self sufficiency, self-reliance, social responsibility, societal burden, societal contribution | Leave a comment

Liberty Independence and Responsibility

Posted on October 31, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that liberty comes with responsibility. To be truly free one must be responsible for him or her self. To be “free” while in a state of dependence is an oxymoron. Liberty, independence and responsibility … Continue reading →

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