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The Gap Between the Rich and the Poor

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, the disparity between the rich and the poor is so misused and so misunderstood, it ceases to be a metric of the justness of the market system, and has become a mere tool … Continue reading

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The Ukrainian Riots

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, the people of the Ukraine are ripping mad, and they have every right to be. They have been deceived and stabbed in the back over and over. The riots that have been going … Continue reading

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Morality Depends on Scale

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, understanding human morality is similar to comprehending Grand Unified Theory, they both are enigmas that defy explanation and the difference is based on scale. It is interesting how so many phenomenon appear across … Continue reading

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The Law of the Magnification of Jobs Due to Labor Saving Devices

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, there should be a law of economics called, The Law of Magnification of jobs due to Labor Saving Devices. In my conception of it, when new technology is added to an economy, jobs … Continue reading

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Hubris or Humility, Which is Best in Our Leaders?

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, tyranny seeks to change the people to suit the State, free States seek to change the State to suit the people. Tyrants presume wisdom to know what is best for humanity, and with … Continue reading

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We Have Become Inured to Hypocrisy

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, folks who advocate the State has the power to dictate how others live, should be forced themselves, first, to live that way. Were this the case I think we might see a bit … Continue reading

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Immigration Reform

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, the immigration bill that is winding it’s way through the legislature, should be called “The wage suppression act of 2013.” Let’s face it, the United States does not have a shortage of workers, … Continue reading

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Incentives, in the Long and Short Term

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, incentives count, in every facet of human existence. People can be relied on to do what is in their immediate interests. Long term interests however, have less bearing on what we do, because … Continue reading

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Principles Versus Party

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, most folks will give up their beliefs for their team, but very few will give up their team for their principles. We all want our team to win. It is merely human nature. … Continue reading

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Republicans Need to GO!

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, the Republican leadership simply does not get it, and they need to go. They stab their base in the back as soon as they are elected, then compound the wound by twisting the … Continue reading

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