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The Sequester Debate or the Lack of One…

Posted on March 11, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the real debate, the one we should be having about the sequester is, what pressing need is there for government to grow at more than twice the rate of inflation… or is there one? … Continue reading →

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Justice, Political Favor and Fairness

Posted on March 7, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, for a nation to call itself civilized, it must hold all people to be equal under the law… that no one be above the law and no one is below the law, is the … Continue reading →

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Wisdom in Politics

Posted on March 4, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, wisdom is the awareness of the truth around us, ignorance is a lack of such awareness. To listen to our leaders, political and otherwise, without a discerning ear, an ear to fundamental reality instead … Continue reading →

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The Frog and the Scorpion

Posted on February 28, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me… those in the unbiased media should take heed of the old story about the frog and the scorpion. To forget this old adage will result in the painful death of the unbiased press and … Continue reading →

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Violence in Society Gun and Otherwise

Posted on February 25, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, I wonder what form of violence is worse then all the others? It appears that our political elite have made the decision that gun violence is far worse than all the others combined. Our government and a large … Continue reading →

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Economic Circadian Rhythms

Posted on February 21, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the boom bust cycles of all market economies, are like the sleep wake cycle of human beings, and all higher life forms. We must have times of rest, else we become less efficient, and … Continue reading →

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The Political Favor Economy, Revenue and Our Standard of Living

Posted on February 11, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when a politician claims the government needs more revenue, what they really mean, is that you and I will have to lower our standard of living, so they can raise theirs… and we are … Continue reading →

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The Lot of the Black Conservative

Posted on February 4, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me the politically bravest people in the US today are black conservatives. Vitriol is heaped upon them without regard to any humanity whatsoever. The unbiased media use thinly veiled racial epithets while the progressives forward … Continue reading →

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Government Thinks We are Stupid

Posted on January 21, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a fundamental problem with most regulation, is that they require as a precondition, people are stupid. This premise of regulation doesn’t comport with reality. People are smart, self interested, and for the most part … Continue reading →

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On the Debt Limit Debate

Posted on January 17, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the upcoming debt ceiling debate could be won handily by the republicans, if they only use some good old down Eastern shrewdness. The debate has been framed by Obama, the democrats and the unbiased … Continue reading →

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