Category Archives: business

Perfect Competition

Posted on July 6, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, no company on Earth wants perfect competition in its own industry, but every company seeks perfect competition in the job market. Why? It’s self-serving. Companies want cheap labor and expensive products. That paradigm allows … Continue reading →

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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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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 →

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People Are The Source Of All Value

Posted on June 8, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the most valuable commodity that has ever or will ever exist, spanning time, scientific advancement, and philosophical achievement… are people. Human beings as free individuals are more valuable than gold, bitcoin, or knowledge… because … Continue reading →

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Following Our Leaders To Poverty

Posted on June 3, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the more hypocritical the rulers of a nation are, the more draconian their laws must be. Because, as Confucius said, we emulate our leaders. If the elite of a nation are hardworking, diligent and … Continue reading →

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Covert War in the EU

Posted on May 25, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the elites in the EU are waging a covert war of extermination against the European people. It’s not a declared war… it’s a secret war of attrition. Where the elite pass a constellation of … Continue reading →

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Perverse Regulations

Posted on May 23, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me regulations always becomes perverse… like when the government seizes farms and deems them unfit for agriculture, because they’re contaminated with “forever chemicals,” even as it allows the production of more forever chemicals to pollute … Continue reading →

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Who Pays The Price

Posted on May 4, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me the little guy always pays the price for the big guys’ mistakes, even as the big guys get promoted for failure. This has become the paradigm in the corporate, bureaucratic and expert communities today. … Continue reading →

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The Budget

Posted on May 2, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there are dozens of ways Congress could lower spending to pay for tax cuts. A few that pop into mind are eliminating all foreign aid, banning non-citizens from all forms of the dole, eliminating … Continue reading →

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