Tag Archives: lead by example

The Conditional Golden Mean

Posted on April 5, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, Aristotle’s and Mencius’ Golden Mean sound great, but I fundamentally disagree. I admit both men were far more intelligent and wise than I. Their brilliance is accepted across the planet. They lacked something that … Continue reading →

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The Character Of A Nation

Posted on February 8, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a nation, society, or group takes on the character of its leaders. An organization then is a reflection of those that lead it. This shouldn’t be a big surprise nor an astonishing insight… it’s … Continue reading →

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Limericks

Posted on April 28, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, The lust for power is ever ample, War of conquest is but a sample, The immoral in sashes, To rule over the ashes, As the elite lead us to sin by example. Western governments are on … Continue reading →

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Young People’s Work Ethic

Posted on March 23, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, many young people today are literally incapable of working. Not because of an innate defect in them, but at great cost to the taxpayer, they’ve been trained to be ineffectual. My experience of young … Continue reading →

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Government Profligacy

Posted on September 27, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, no matter how frugal you or I may be, the government’s profligacy puts us in debt anyway. While temperance was a fundamental American ethos, at the founding, the elite have made it passe. Leading … Continue reading →

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The Brutish Club Of Authoritarianism

Posted on May 17, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, to an authoritarian, coercion is the only imaginable solution to any problem. They’re a craftsman with one tool. A club. A tool they use to bash everything and everyone into compliance. Other tools, like … Continue reading →

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Role Of Government

Posted on August 18, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the right role of government is to promote social cohesion, by keeping the peace, protecting the people from foreign invaders, and maintaining the societal myth. Government then, that doesn’t do these things, or some … Continue reading →

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Just Galling

Posted on November 20, 2022 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, in a just world, the people who created the shortages in energy and food, would go cold and hungry, but instead, the powerless will go cold and hungry, while the powerful will eat Wagu … Continue reading →

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Follow The Leader

Posted on July 6, 2022 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, one of the reasons we are getting stupider and stupider, is because people follow their leaders… and ours are inept, corrupt and arrogant. We see it all around us. People too incompetent to count … Continue reading →

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Angry, Bitter and Resentful Politics

Posted on December 20, 2020 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, sadly, grass roots progressives tend to be angry and hate filled people. Have you ever tried to have a conversation about politics with one? Never making a point that does not drip with hate… … Continue reading →

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