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Three Paths to Virtue in Society

Dear Friends, It seems to me that for a market system to function properly the people must be honest. As the people that make up a society become less honest, for whatever reason, the market becomes less and less efficient … Continue reading

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Foundational Wisdom and the Right Constitution of Government

Dear Friends, It seems to me that true wisdom, foundational wisdom, stands the test of time. By time, I don’t mean the ideas are still talked about, like the Spartan civilization, but are still relevant. Take Confucius. His philosophy is … Continue reading

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Confucius On Government Corruption

Dear Friends, It seems to me, how can the government hold me to my word when they publicly don’t hold our highest office holders to theirs? Everyone knows the example of Clinton and Lewinski. Regardless of what was lied about … Continue reading

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Human Heartedness and Government

Dear Friends, It seems to me that to hold another person to a higher standard of personal conduct than one holds himself is not human hearted. To be “not human hearted” in this way, historically, qualifies a person to hold … Continue reading

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Pragmatism

Dear Friends, It seems to me that most people are pragmatists. We have to be. To lack pragmatism is to ensure future insanity. Because when you live in an insane world you must either be pragmatic about it or go … Continue reading

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Japan’s Economy

Dear Friends, It seems to me that Japan has real economic problems. They rely far too much on large business. The model served them well in the age of behemoths but today Japan would be better served to open up … Continue reading

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With Age, Wisdom… and bad skin.

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when we are young we lack wisdom. We may have great intelligence but we lack wisdom. Later, when we have gained life experience, we gain wisdom. Keeping this thought in mind, remember the … Continue reading

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Happiness

Dear Friends, It seems to me that to find the means to true happiness we have to rectify the term happiness. What is it to actually be happy? Some say happiness consists of material wealth but many who have great … Continue reading

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