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Trump Is Under Indictment For A Flood In His Basement

Posted on July 28, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, In my insolent opinion, there is only one way to lead, and that’s by example. Everything else is ruling, not leading. Ruling requires power to harm, whether that power is invested in a prince, oligarchy or autocracy, it’s … Continue reading →

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Above The Law

Posted on March 20, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, those who are above the law are always claiming, “No one is above the law!” Even as the democrats were violating law after law, they were going after Trump, even creating a false document … Continue reading →

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Stupidity Writ Large

Posted on November 10, 2021 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there are consequences to adopting, celebrating and promoting stupidity… and we are experiencing them today. By stupidity, I am using the term in the Bonhoeffer sense, that stupid people make the world worse, for … Continue reading →

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For The Greater Good

Posted on October 6, 2021 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there is and always will be, an unending list of reasons why we should give up our freedoms for the “greater good,” and all of them are pure self serving lies. How do we … Continue reading →

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The Enigma of “Shall not be infringed…”

Posted on February 12, 2021 by john

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

Posted on January 3, 2021 by john

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

Posted on October 14, 2020 by john

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

Posted on May 24, 2020 by john

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

Posted on August 18, 2019 by john

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

Posted on April 4, 2018 by john

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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