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Culture, Custom, and Immigration

Dear Friends, It seems to me, if I were to move to another country, I would strive to adopt their language and culture. That’s not only common sense, but also simple courtesy, and human heartedness. The same paradigm applies when … Continue reading

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Countering Double Standards

Dear Friends, It seems to me, justice requires that when there is asymmetric power, the stronger party must be held to the higher standard… not the lower one. In human societies, however, the stronger party is almost always held to … Continue reading

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A Bad Donkey

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a donkey that doesn’t protect the sheep isn’t much of a donkey. The reason donkeys are pastured with sheep and goats is for protection from predators. Otherwise the hay and forage a donkey eats … Continue reading

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The Ironic Cycle of Civilization

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there is an Ironic Cycle of Civilization. In one sentence… it is that societal trust builds prosperity, and prosperity erodes trust, that lack of trust then ushers in poverty. If people come together in … Continue reading

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Infuriated People Are Dangerous

Dear Friends, It seems to me, with every passing revelation of the crimes of the elite that go unindicted, is further proof the elite are as far above the law as the rest of us are below its protections. That … Continue reading

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Limericks

I hate to be a Henny Penny,But rights denied are many,If you’re afraid,So stand staid,Lets face it you don’t have any. An elite is a conniving go-getter,Wicked smart but a bed wetter,They truly understood,If a standard is good,A double standard … Continue reading

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Those Who Serve Central Planners

Dear Friends, It seems to me, those who serve the Central Planners are as far above the law as we are below its protections. Examples abound of the open and notorious double standard. The treatment of the Jan 6th protesters … Continue reading

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Double Standards Destroy Civilization

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the most efficient way to obliterate a civilization is with double standards. The stronger the double standards, the sooner that civilization will collapse into violence, poverty, and want. The reason is that perverse incentives … Continue reading

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Limericks

Dear Friends, They disarmed them first,Then imported the worst,Sowing strife,Abusing for life,And filing the prisons to burst. The progressive elite are at war,As the dogs are at their door,Unlimited fight,Might makes right,And we’re the enemy they abhor. Corporations suck customers … Continue reading

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Double Standards Destabilize

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the extraordinary double standard we accept without a thought is destabilizing our society. Apparently, members of Trump’s cabinet have to live on military bases because of the overt threats and attempts on their lives. … Continue reading

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