Tag Archives: corruption

Three Paths to Virtue in Society

Posted on November 7, 2010 by john

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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Analysis of the 2010 Election Results.

Posted on November 4, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the recently completed elections in the US, show that with a few exceptions, the people of the United States want a much more conservative government, than we have. The elections that took place … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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