Category Archives: International Power

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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Arbitrary Rule and Constitutional Rights

Posted on February 21, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the greatest threat to our Constitution, are the very people assigned to protect it. The judiciary has abandoned any pretense of following our Constitution, and instead has installed itself as the premier branch of … Continue reading →

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School Shootings and the Second Amendment

Posted on February 18, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, those who call for the dismantling of our Constitution, especially the second amendment, cite the first when confronted with putting God back in schools. They seem to believe the Constitution is a self destructive … Continue reading →

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The Deep State and the Corruption of Government

Posted on February 15, 2018 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me… as Abraham Lincoln said, you can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time… That wise adage has never applied to any presidency better … Continue reading →

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