Category Archives: Societal Myth

Innovation Portends Change

Posted on July 14, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the Obama administration has instituted a whole host of government innovations, some of which have the ability to change the very nature of the relationship, between the US government and it’s citizens. … Continue reading →

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Scandal, Outrage and Changing the Subject

Posted on July 4, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the NSA scandal has been turned from a government outrage against a fundamental aspect of Constitutional authority, to a personal story about the leaker. The magnitude of the offense to the Constitution’s provision, that … Continue reading →

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Mowing a Lawn is Like Installing Tyranny

Posted on June 30, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when you mow a lawn, you must start at some point and make overlapping passes, since it is not possible to do it all instantly. Mowing a lawn has to be done in stages. … Continue reading →

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Why Does Government Call Constitutionalists Terrorists?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there is no more damning thing a government can say about itself and it’s intentions, than to call people who avow support for the Constitution… terrorists. If we all agree on the definition of … Continue reading →

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Job Security

Posted on June 20, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, government is the only place where the worse job you do, the more job security you have. Union bosses would be wise to rip a page from the political elite’s handbook. For screwing your … Continue reading →

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European Union Economic Death Spiral

Posted on June 10, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the European Union and all the countries within it, are in an economic death spiral, and unless they break out of it, there will be a generational depression to pay for it. If you … Continue reading →

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Crime Reporting’s Effects

Posted on June 3, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, we are being trained to fear that which is less dangerous, and to embrace that which is more dangerous. Just as, to so fear water… that you turn and face a lion, is a … Continue reading →

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Civilization Works Best When…

Posted on May 30, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that I refer to William James theory of pragmatism often but have not really explained it. The theory of pragmatism is what I call the quintessential American philosophy. Not because William James was an … Continue reading →

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This Scandal Ridden Administration

Posted on May 16, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, President Obama has presided over the most scandal ridden administration since the founding of the United States. His scandals are not only regular but they are profoundly perverse. No other president in my lifetime … Continue reading →

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Charity at the Point of a Gun

Posted on May 6, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, charity cannot come at the point of a gun it must come from the heart, else it is not charity, it is robbery. At first glance this doesn’t seem to be a very controversial … Continue reading →

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