Category Archives: economy

TEA Party and Taxation

Posted on November 15, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that any plan to balance the US budget that includes raising taxes is a betrayal of the Tea Party movement. Remember TEA stands for Taxed Enough Already? The reason for the Tea Party movement … Continue reading →

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Three Paths to Virtue in Society

Posted on November 7, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that for a market system to function properly the people must be honest. As the people that make up a society become less honest, for whatever reason, the market becomes less and less efficient … Continue reading →

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Analysis of the 2010 Election Results.

Posted on November 4, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the recently completed elections in the US, show that with a few exceptions, the people of the United States want a much more conservative government, than we have. The elections that took place … Continue reading →

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The General Strike

Posted on October 24, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the concept of the general strike, is as pernicious as it is manipulative, of the people and our welfare, it’s like a person’s liver stopping functioning because it wants more time off, and … Continue reading →

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Pragmatism, Fatalism and Idealism

Posted on October 17, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that Capitalism, more precisely, the Market System, breeds pragmatism. The feudal system and socialistic systems create other points of view. People who live in a market system have to weigh decisions all the time. … Continue reading →

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The Quality of Debate Effects the Quality of Policy

Posted on October 14, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when a person’s argument is weak they tend to change the subject a lot. Doing so keeps their opponent off balance. More importantly, the weak points in their arguments are never examined. A … Continue reading →

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This Election Season

Posted on October 10, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, this election season, in the US, is another example of the electorate searching for leaders, that actually follow the American ethos. So far, both political parties have run as neo-conservatives, (people who want to … Continue reading →

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Economic Equalibrium

Posted on September 26, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that as soon as the real economy kicks in the US will have several problems crop up that will imperil the economic reawakening. One is the very low interest the government is paying on … Continue reading →

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Should There Be Negative Consequences For Negative Behavior?

Posted on September 23, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me all parents know that you punish that which you don’t want and you reward that which you want. Any parent that did otherwise would quickly find their child unmanageable. But government sees it exactly … Continue reading →

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The Romantic Anti Capitalist

Posted on September 16, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that The ideas demanding communal aims are sophistry at it’s most dangerous. The call for communal goals is the swan song of the romantic anti capitalist. From the folk ethos to the green movement … Continue reading →

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