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Style over Substance in Democracy

Posted on February 18, 2016 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, in politics, to follow style and ignore substance is to court tyranny and spurn liberty. Sadly, a political race is all about style and nothing about substance. The election of Barak Obama showed this … Continue reading →

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Civilization Works Best When…

Posted on May 30, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that I refer to William James theory of pragmatism often but have not really explained it. The theory of pragmatism is what I call the quintessential American philosophy. Not because William James was an … Continue reading →

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Charity at the Point of a Gun

Posted on May 6, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, charity cannot come at the point of a gun it must come from the heart, else it is not charity, it is robbery. At first glance this doesn’t seem to be a very controversial … Continue reading →

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Democracy and Civilization

Posted on April 23, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the reason so many people around the World seek a better life, even to the point of revolution, and find nothing but tyranny… is because they are confused about what means would get them … Continue reading →

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