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The Enigma of “Shall not be infringed…”

Dear Friends, It seems to me, who would have thought “shall not be infringed…” was such an indecipherable statement? Then again, that is the job of a lawyer, to make the obvious obscure and to twist the truth into a … Continue reading

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The Only Thing We Have To Fear… Is Fear Itself

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the Wuhan flu has given the elite a taste of despotism, and they have found they like it, they like it a lot. They like it so much, they are considering a “great reset,” … Continue reading

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Packing the Court

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when it comes to the democrats packing the Court, everyone is missing the elephant in the room. I hear pundits argue that republicans will just repack the Court next time they are in charge, … Continue reading

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The Struggle Theory of Human Existence

Dear Friends, It seems to me, The entirety of human existence, since at least the invention of agriculture, has been the struggle between those who would rule, and those who would live their lives in peace. In this I have … Continue reading

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Despots Rule While Leaders Lead

Confucius was asked by the Duke of Lu, how to get the people to stop lusting after money, other men’s wives, etc… Confucius answered, “You could lead by example and stop doing those things yourself.” Confucius and his disciples had to flee Lu State. Continue reading

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When Some are Above the Law

Dear Friends, It seems to me… there is nothing more corrosive of societal cohesion than arbitrary rule. When a double standard exists, no one will follow the law, mores or regulations without the immediate threat of violence. Why follow a … Continue reading

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The Measure of Despotism

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there is no more certain proof government has become utterly corrupt, than when investigative journalists are indicted, for investigating crime. Government that is corrupt is a form of despotism. Authoritarianism is characterized by arbitrary … Continue reading

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Quality of Mercy in a Tyranny

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the quality of mercy of our rulers is hard and sharp, but they expect and demand from us a soft and easy mercy, this is the way of a despot and not a human … Continue reading

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A Corrupt People can Never be Wealthy

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when the people of a nation become so corrupt their word is no more valuable than a turd, business cannot be done. When business cannot be done the economy collapses like a popped balloon. … Continue reading

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Election Integrity

Dear Friends, It seems to me, for the democratic element of our republic to function, as democratic, first there must be honest elections, barring that there is no democracy only the tyranny of the powerful over the powerless. If someone … Continue reading

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