Tag Archives: despotism

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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The Measure of Despotism

Posted on January 28, 2016 by john

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

Posted on June 18, 2015 by john

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

Posted on April 29, 2015 by john

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

Posted on November 3, 2014 by john

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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Water No Longer Wets Us…

Posted on September 10, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, our leaders want us to believe, that water no longer wets us and fire no longer burns. Taken from a line from the Rudyard Kipling poem, Gods of the Copybook Headings, it describes the … Continue reading →

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The Logic of Liberty

Posted on July 2, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, chaotic liberty is the single best means to societal prosperity, as controlled dependence is the best means to universal poverty. This is true not only in an economic sense but in humanistic … Continue reading →

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Obama Care, Fast and Furious, National Security vs Liberty and Freedom

Posted on June 25, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the more you stir a stench the more it stinks, and the stench coming from Washington stinks to high heaven. The pending Obama care decision from the Supreme Court will in large part decide … Continue reading →

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