Category Archives: polictics of class envy

Merit vs. Favor: The Hidden Cost of Corporate Politics

Posted on January 19, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, every human interaction has an element of politics, and as such, political favor as well. Which goes a long way to explaining the Pareto distribution. Where upwards of 80% of managers provide negative equity … Continue reading →

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Innovation, Luxury and Necessity

Posted on January 17, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, one lens through which we could examine human history, is that of luxuries changing into necessities. Take bread for example. During the ice age, and even after farming had been adopted, bread was a … Continue reading →

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Why Evil Destroys Itself

Posted on January 5, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the reason evil destroys itself, is that evil people will act against their self interests to do evil. Like when FDR wouldn’t allow a ship load of Jews to off load in NYC, instead … Continue reading →

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The War Of Ideas

Posted on December 23, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me… there’s a perpetual war of ideas going on. In that war alliances arise and fall. Replacements and reinforcements arrive at the front daily from all sides. Even as some ideas that were killed long … Continue reading →

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Resentment And Revenge

Posted on December 20, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when a faction feeds on resentment as a means to political power, their wins come at cost to the future. Such a faction will row crop resentment. They’ll exploit every human weakness, and push … Continue reading →

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Disparity In Wealth Or Political Power?

Posted on December 13, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, I wonder, which seems more just to you? A vast disparity in wealth… or political power? Do you care more about someone having dozens of cars, while you can only afford two… or that someone can order you … Continue reading →

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Win Win And Win Lose

Posted on December 6, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, elites have an idealist mindset of win lose. The idea of win win is alien to them. When speaking of the Ukraine war, all those with the public’s ear can say is, “Ukraine needs … Continue reading →

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Appeal To Popularity

Posted on November 29, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the most pernicious fallacy, is appeal to popularity. Edward Bernays liked to exploit that little trick to manipulate people. He used it to con women into smoking, and wearing bras. Even as the new … Continue reading →

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Ways To Order An Economy

Posted on November 8, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there are only two ways to order an economy, by political favor or by free association. Political favor includes, but isn’t limited to, Marxism, communism, socialism, fascism, etc… while free association is also called … Continue reading →

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Reversal And Balance

Posted on October 18, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, if your logic doesn’t stand reversal… it’s wrong. Examples are, censorship, double standards and all forms of despotism. The woke believe that some should be coddled while others should be exposed to uncomfortable facts. … Continue reading →

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