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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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Guns Trust and the Elite

Posted on January 14, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a government that trusts the people with firearms, is a government that can be trusted. The opposite holds to be true as well, that a government that doesn’t trust citizens with guns, is a … Continue reading →

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Crime, Incentives and the Elite

Posted on January 13, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a lawmaker who doesn’t subject himself to his own law, is like a cook who won’t eat his own cooking. In the case of a cook this can lead to gastrointestinal distress, but in … Continue reading →

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