Category Archives: economy

Limericks – Capitals Swim In Wealth Hoodwinked

Posted on September 1, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, Such an aqueduct could never be built now,Regulation and tort would stop it somehow,They may so need it,But extraction’s a hit,Instead projects become a sacred cash cow. When the grift machine starts up everything is free,Money from nothing … Continue reading →

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What Happens When Money Dies?

Posted on August 30, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the profligate spending of the world’s leaders will soon end in economic disaster. The US Dollar, the cleanest shirt in the hamper, is filthy. With 40 trillion of debt and 1 trillion annual debt … Continue reading →

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Gaming The System

Posted on August 21, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when the system is a game, people will play it. The first, obviously, will be those without ethics. Once they normalize playing the system, others will join in until everyone does it. Then gaming … Continue reading →

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The Socialist Swindle

Posted on July 24, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the socialist swindle is that there can be a tyranny of the people by anyone other than an appointed few. One cannot tyrannize himself or herself. A masochist might but they enjoy it so … Continue reading →

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Central Planning Unites All Dark Systems

Posted on July 14, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, central planning unites all dark systems. If one were to draw a Venn diagram of every system of government that has delivered evil, they would overlap at central planning. Communists and fascists are notorious … Continue reading →

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Moral Ownership

Posted on July 1, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, If I make a stone ax from a rock I find, cordage I twist, and a handle I hew… who is justly entitled to that ax? Central planners would argue that the moment it is created it becomes … Continue reading →

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Socialism Requires Authoritarianism

Posted on June 26, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, socialism requires authoritarianism. There is no other way socialism can work. This is because socialism requires taking from some and giving to others. To do that the takers must have authority to do it. … Continue reading →

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Limericks

Posted on June 16, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, Ruling against the people is easy,Although I admit it is quite sleazy,Are we the fools,What’re the tools,Using censorship and being greasy. The failures of elites is legendary,Dire economy and making merry,Collapse is built in,Forks made of tin,And Japan … Continue reading →

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The Extraction Machine

Posted on June 7, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, once a government has become extractive, political favor becomes more important than law. If that is true… this is a way we can judge if a government has become extractive. Simply look at the … Continue reading →

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Tax Mules Have No Rights

Posted on June 5, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a government that keeps track of every penny we make, but can’t keep track of a single penny it spends, must be dedicated to spending not improving the standard of living. This is made … Continue reading →

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