Tag Archives: virtue

Discerning Good From Evil

Posted on May 1, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a fundamental difference between good and evil is that good is a force for creation while evil is a force for destruction. We see this paradigm all over. Often we lack the ability to … Continue reading →

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Limericks

Posted on April 23, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, There once was a government of cads,A bunch of degenerate and corrupt lads,Protecting the evil, A cultural boll weevil, And destined for mockery like all stupid fads. Our Constitution is a chiffon dainty nighty,Covering a despotic bureaucracy flighty,It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Politics | Tagged cads, constitution, fads, government, lads, mercilessly, power corrupts, uk, virtue, zealously | Leave a comment

Meekness Invites Bullying

Posted on March 13, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the pushover is always pushed over. Remember when you were a kid, and there was a boy on the playground who got picked-on mercilessly? He might have been able to beat up his tormentors … Continue reading →

Posted in Mercy | Tagged bully, bullying, inversion, meekness, racism, replacement, slander, victim, villain, Villainy, virtue | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Societal Myth | Tagged character, confuciaanism, corruption, duke of lu, example, gratitude, humble, humility, justice, Law, lead by example, legalism, prosperity, virtue | Leave a comment

Excessive Leisure

Posted on July 2, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, excessive idleness is as corrosive to the soul as sulfuric acid is to limestone. As the old saying goes, “An idle mind is the Devil’s playground.” Idleness creates boredom, which becomes a desire to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Corruption And Collapse

Posted on February 21, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, once the elite’s corruption has oozed to the bottom of society, that nation is on a water slide to oblivion. People follow their leaders. That’s a major tenet of Confucius’ ideology. Mo Ti also … Continue reading →

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The Land Of Lies

Posted on January 5, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, we’re flooded with a tsunami of notions that have political favor, but no substance, and as a result we don’t know the truth of anything. Examples abound… to fight hate you must hate, to … Continue reading →

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Fanged Limits

Posted on December 27, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, any form of government sufficiently limited, can be human hearted, but the problem is, a psychopathic government can’t be limited (because they refuse limits), while a human hearted government doesn’t need limiting. Nevertheless, no … Continue reading →

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The Innovation Of Hypocrisy

Posted on September 17, 2022 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, throughout human history, the ultimate sin, discreditor and the greatest disgrace, was to be a hypocrite, now it is an honor. Hypocrisy is so common among the elite we don’t even notice it. Like … Continue reading →

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