Tag Archives: distributed blame

Argument From Authority

Posted on May 6, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, as long as our bureaucrats wield the fallacy of appeal to authority, they can continue as criminals. Their authority protects them from consequences, just as bureaucracy’s distributed blame protects it and them from accountability. … Continue reading →

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Human Nature and Civilization

Posted on November 26, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the fatal flaw in all systems of human collaboration is our flawed nature. This applies to political, economic, and social systems. While our flawed nature is destructive of humanity, it’s not our fault that … Continue reading →

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Distributed Blame

Posted on February 16, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, bureaucracy can never effectively govern, because of distributed blame, its Achilles’ heel. If the bureaucracy breaks a law, ignores a court ruling or abuses people’s Constitutional Rights, who is punished? Moreover, which bureaucrat is … Continue reading →

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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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