Monthly Archives: August 2009

Smart or Stupid Capitalism?

Posted on August 30, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the way proprietary software is written is an example of stupid capitalism. This will be shown to be true if open source becomes the standard. (Which I think it will). The main reason … Continue reading →

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APK

Posted on August 27, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the idea President Obama put forward, a civilian national security force, as he describes it, is interestingly worded. It did remind me of an idea I have had kicking around for some time. … Continue reading →

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Modern Sophists

Posted on August 23, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that Thrasymachus was an ideal example of the type of lawgiver the human race has had through out our history. If you recall the story of Socrates and Thrasymachus in Plato’s Republic. Thrasymachus argues … Continue reading →

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US Health Care Reform

Posted on August 19, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that The democratically controlled congress has so poisoned the water regarding health care that they have sealed their own fate. The Obama administration had as it’s cause celeb health care reform. By health care … Continue reading →

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Why We Need Lawyers

Posted on August 11, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the reason we need lawyers in our society is that people don’t want to be held at their word. It is Hsun Ching’s maxim that the congenital nature of man is evil. By … Continue reading →

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Cash For Clunkers

Posted on August 6, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the US and the world economy would be better served by a general tax refund than any targeted “Cash for clunker” scheme. When the US was in the recession of 2001 the Bush … Continue reading →

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Capitalist Holiday

Posted on August 2, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that if a small percent of vacationers went on “Capitalist Holiday” the lot of man would be greatly improved. A capitalist holiday would be a person going to some impoverished country. Bringing with them … Continue reading →

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