Tag Archives: corruption

Liberty Independence and Responsibility

Posted on October 31, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that liberty comes with responsibility. To be truly free one must be responsible for him or her self. To be “free” while in a state of dependence is an oxymoron. Liberty, independence and responsibility … Continue reading →

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Legislation and Legislators

Posted on October 28, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that writing legislation is like building a house. Most legislation is never pointed at any particular thing. Take the drug policies of most nations. They are targeted at some nebulous idea of eradicating drug … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Politics, Law, philosophy | Tagged corruption, elite, government, government spending, incentive, International Capitalist Party, Lawyers, legislation, Legislators, numa, rational maximiser, regulation, tax | Leave a comment

This Election Season

Posted on October 10, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, this election season, in the US, is another example of the electorate searching for leaders, that actually follow the American ethos. So far, both political parties have run as neo-conservatives, (people who want to … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, Group Politics, media, philosophy, polictics of class envy | Tagged corruption, democrat, economy, election, electorate, elite, government, government spending, incentive, International Capitalist Party, lasses faire, politics, rational maximiser, recession, stimulus, tax | Leave a comment

On The Threatened Koran Burning

Posted on September 19, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when society has different standards for different people it sets up a negative feedback loop that makes people less virtuous… In every way. The people held to the lowest standard of personal conduct … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Politics, media, Mercy, philosophy, polictics of class envy | Tagged corruption, elite, evil, International Capitalist Party, Koran burning, politics, Quaran burning | Leave a comment

Confucius On Government Corruption

Posted on September 6, 2010 by john

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 →

Posted in Law, Mercy, philosophy, polictics of class envy | Tagged baron, confucius, corruption, duke, elite, government, incentive, International Capitalist Party, rational maximiser, Sophistry | Leave a comment

Good Intentions are the Road To…

Posted on August 12, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that In all matters it is best if government use incentives instead of regulation. Incentives work universally. Regulation is bypassed universally. Take the new banking regulation. While I haven’t read the 2000+ page bill … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, Law, philosophy | Tagged banking system, corruption, economy, elite, government, incentive, incentives, intentions, International Capitalist Party, politicians, porn, regulation, SEC, sophist, Sophistry | Leave a comment

UN and Climate Taxation

Posted on August 8, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that If the nations of the world are stupid enough to give taxation rights to the UN they do not deserve to exist as nations… and soon will not. Once the UN has the … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, International Power, Law, Mercy, philosophy | Tagged climate, corruption, economy, elite, government, incentive, International Capitalist Party, meritocracy, progressive, Sophistry, tax, tyranny, UN | Leave a comment

Individualism vs Egoism

Posted on July 29, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when a millionaire ten times over says he or she will hurt the rich and help me… I know I am being lied to. Because for a rich person to hurt the rich … Continue reading →

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End of Socialism?

Posted on July 18, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the time of the progressives, socialists and communists is coming to a close. With the wide dissemination of the internet and the dramatically enhanced access to information it offers people will increasingly be … Continue reading →

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We Judge Others By Ourselves

Posted on June 17, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that people judge others by themselves. The best template we have to place others in is the one we ourselves have forged… And it is the one we know best. That is why a … Continue reading →

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