Category Archives: Group Politics

The Inevitability of Oppression

Posted on April 8, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, if bank robbers were treated like politicians… bank robbery would be as ubiquitous as grass on a lawn. Since bank robbery is not treated like attacks on our Constitution, if a bank robber is … Continue reading →

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When Some are Above the Law

Posted on April 4, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me… there is nothing more corrosive of societal cohesion than arbitrary rule. When a double standard exists, no one will follow the law, mores or regulations without the immediate threat of violence. Why follow a … Continue reading →

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The Lord is Risen!!

Posted on April 2, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, we should heed the good news today, on Easter Sunday, and self examine to improve the sad state of our world. Despite the fact we as human beings are blessed by the blood of … Continue reading →

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To Hold Others to the Same Standard You Hold Yourself.

Posted on March 28, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the criterion of human heartedness, is the capacity to hold oneself to the same, or better, a higher standard then one does everyone else. This is much harder than it appears at first glance. … Continue reading →

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The Notion We Can be God’s Equal

Posted on March 25, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, every huge fall Mankind has ever experienced is due to our arrogant nature, especially when we envision ourselves, or some segment of us, as equal to God. The fall of Satan was from his … Continue reading →

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Natural Rights

Posted on March 22, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, government does not bestow us rights, we cede our natural Rights to government, In exchange government agrees to promote social harmony and advance mutual prosperity. The distinction of where Rights come from then is … Continue reading →

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Government Fairness is an Oxymoron

Posted on March 18, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, anyone who believes government has ever been, is, or ever will be fair, is hopelessly Pollianish. Government has nothing to do with fairness, government is all about power, and power is the primary quality … Continue reading →

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Diffusion of Responsibility, Group Crimes and the Golden Rule

Posted on March 15, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, if something is immoral for an individual, it is many times more immoral for a group of individuals, but here’s the rub, despite a group’s sin being orders of magnitude worse, the distributed blame … Continue reading →

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Trade Wars, Tariffs and Free Trade

Posted on March 12, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, trade wars are always really about political favor, and as such are oligarchical in nature, however, a system of absolute reciprocal tariff system would be fundamentally fair. No matter what form of political favor … Continue reading →

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Meritocracy Versus Political Favor

Posted on March 8, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, those who are low in conscientiousness and orderliness, always seek to move society from a merit based system, to a politically based one. They do it out of simple self interest. Those not able … Continue reading →

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