Tag Archives: crony capitalism

Economics of A Scale

Posted on May 1, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a simple way to think about a nation’s economy, is that of a balance. On one side of the scale there would be education, entrepreneurial ethos, work ethic, incentives, etc… and … Continue reading →

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Fast Food Economies

Posted on April 10, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, just because someone eats nothing but doughnuts, drinks only soda and chain smokes cigarettes, doesn’t mean they are going to have a heart attack tomorrow, but it is an indication they will have … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, media, philosophy | Tagged chain smoking, corruption, crony capitalism, economic collapse, economics, economy, fast food, fatty food, government, government spending, incentive, International Capitalist Party, jobs, market system, monetizing the debt, money printing, political favor, poverty, stimulus, sugary soda, tax | Leave a comment

The Honor System

Posted on March 30, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the political elite only pledge to follow our various Constitutions, but are not forced to. This is nothing more than an honor system. To place such responsibility in the hands of so few … Continue reading →

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Meritocracy

Posted on November 22, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the best possible society to live in, would be a meritocracy. Such a system would have no idle hands. The people that implemented it would soon be the richest nation on the planet, due … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, International Power, Law, media, Mercy, philosophy, Societal Myth | Tagged crony capitalism, free market, meritocracy, negative externalities, positive externalities, socialism, societal incentives | Leave a comment

Government as Gatekeeper

Posted on June 11, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when government is the gatekeeper of all the goods in society, politics filters those goods. By gatekeeper, I mean that everything and every action by the individual and organizations, must be recognized and allowed … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, Group Politics, International Power, Law, media, Mercy, philosophy, polictics of class envy, Societal Myth | Tagged Bastiat, corruption, crony capitalism, Distributive Justice, economic goods, economy, egoism, elite, gatekeeper, goods of society, government as gatekeeper, government spending, incentive, International Capitalist Party, jobs, Law, market system, oligharchial capitalism, pilitcas, political influence, political interference, redistribution, regulation, self interest, society, stimulus | Leave a comment

Crony Capitalism and Distributive Justice

Posted on September 4, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, that the just distribution of societies goods, is of paramount concern to everyone who lives on the planet. The debate has been going on as long as humanity has strode the globe. Today the … Continue reading →

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