Tag Archives: corruption

Libyan Civil War

Posted on April 7, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that this Libyan intervention has been handled as poorly as it could have been. Without question, I cannot think of a worse way it could have been handled by the International Community, the United … Continue reading →

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Once Broken…

Posted on March 31, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that once something is lost, it is much harder to get it back, than to have not lost it in the first place. I cannot think of a single example where this axiom doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Romantically Involved with Revolution

Posted on March 24, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that we all romanticize that which we know nothing of. Those that know nothing of war romanticize it and think they would emerge strong and heroic from one if they were involved. But whenever … Continue reading →

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The Revolution Standard

Posted on March 14, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the major difference, between the American revolution of 1776 and recent revolutions, is that there was a working government in place, that had practiced Republican principles from the start, moreover, the people were, … Continue reading →

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Foolishness in Wisconsin

Posted on February 28, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that there is plenty of blame to go around in the Wisconsin budget debate. Their budget is on fire and they act like children! This is the United States of America, we are supposed … Continue reading →

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NUMA

Posted on February 17, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that history, and the present, show us that the Elite in all societies need to be policed. Perhaps the societal upheavals we are witnessing lately could have been avoided, or maybe even stopped, by … Continue reading →

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Abuse

Posted on February 14, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that someone who beats his wife daily might be indignant at being told to stop beating his wife. After all beating one’s wife makes a man feel strong, powerful and keeps his wife under … Continue reading →

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Protyranists

Posted on January 27, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that there is never a dearth of people who think they know how others should live. They themselves are reticent to have any other person have any input into how they should live even … Continue reading →

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International Competition for Jobs

Posted on January 23, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me the fundamental misconception, that world leaders and the public at large have about jobs and the world economy, is that the various countries of the world are in competition for jobs, when nothing could … Continue reading →

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Standardization

Posted on January 20, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when a solution is found to a problem it is wise to use that solution even if we might find it personally distasteful lest the problem become intractable and pernicious. Like the wheel. … Continue reading →

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