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Modern Sophists

Posted on August 23, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that Thrasymachus was an ideal example of the type of lawgiver the human race has had through out our history. If you recall the story of Socrates and Thrasymachus in Plato’s Republic. Thrasymachus argues … Continue reading →

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US Health Care Reform

Posted on August 19, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that The democratically controlled congress has so poisoned the water regarding health care that they have sealed their own fate. The Obama administration had as it’s cause celeb health care reform. By health care … Continue reading →

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Cash For Clunkers

Posted on August 6, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the US and the world economy would be better served by a general tax refund than any targeted “Cash for clunker” scheme. When the US was in the recession of 2001 the Bush … Continue reading →

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Capitalist Holiday

Posted on August 2, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that if a small percent of vacationers went on “Capitalist Holiday” the lot of man would be greatly improved. A capitalist holiday would be a person going to some impoverished country. Bringing with them … Continue reading →

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Economy, Up or Down?

Posted on July 31, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the economy should have at least started to recover. Even had the government done nothing, and the Elite’s friends had crashed and burned, the economy should have shown signs of life. Yet it … Continue reading →

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Sonya Sotomyor

Posted on July 22, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that I heard that a Republican Senator, I don’t remember who, asked Ms. Sotomyor if an American citizen has the right of self defense. To which she vacillated. Ms. Sotomyor didn’t answer the question. … Continue reading →

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When Is Your Good?

Posted on July 15, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that… If we take Aristotle’s precept that we all seek the good. And that all of our actions work to some perceived good or “happiness“. Then one facet of the question of a morally … Continue reading →

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Republican Brand

Posted on July 13, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the Republican brand is tarnished for a number of reasons. The first is corruption. Republicans and Democrats are as corrupt as a three day old dead skunk. Both parties have enjoyed power for … Continue reading →

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Is Journalism at risk?

Posted on July 12, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, I listened to the Kalb Report on PBS today. He had four notable media people. The Presidents of, NPR, Associated Press, CNN, and the Knight Ritter Foundation. I was amazed that the first thing they all said was … Continue reading →

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Afghan Elections

Posted on July 5, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that it is absolutely imperative that the elections that are slated to be held in Afghanistan in August go through. The Taliban will be fighting tooth and nail to put the kibosh to any … Continue reading →

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