Category Archives: economy

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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Limericks

Posted on June 1, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, Kids are taught hopelessness is the way,Life skills are so passé and bourgeoisie,Learn to slouch,Ride the couch,As the elite fritter your future away, Central planning has taken control,Our Constitution has become droll,Our economic prophets,Extracting all the profits,And our … Continue reading →

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Subsidies

Posted on May 22, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, you subsidize that which you want more of. That’s the rationale of subsidizing industry. Government wants to maintain, protect, and expand industry, farming, etc… so they subsidize them. If subsidies destroyed those who get … Continue reading →

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Delayed Gratification

Posted on May 3, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, we teach our children that the ability to delay gratification is the single biggest predictor of success, yet as a civilization we have zero ability to delay gratification. This is illustrated by the astonishing … Continue reading →

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Limericks

Posted on April 30, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, Our legalist system is quite perverse,The laws seem to work in reverse,But we’re the jerks,Here’s how it works,It consumes trust to produce its inverse. The elites have been struck by Cupid,With ideas and hubris that are ill suited,To … Continue reading →

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