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TEA Party and Taxation

Posted on November 15, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that any plan to balance the US budget that includes raising taxes is a betrayal of the Tea Party movement. Remember TEA stands for Taxed Enough Already? The reason for the Tea Party movement … Continue reading →

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Equality, Liberty and Social Justice

Posted on November 11, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the concept of Equality is not the same as Social Justice. In fact the term social justice is the antithesis of equality, social justice requiring inequality to function, moreover equality is an intrinsic … Continue reading →

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Three Paths to Virtue in Society

Posted on November 7, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that for a market system to function properly the people must be honest. As the people that make up a society become less honest, for whatever reason, the market becomes less and less efficient … Continue reading →

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Analysis of the 2010 Election Results.

Posted on November 4, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the recently completed elections in the US, show that with a few exceptions, the people of the United States want a much more conservative government, than we have. The elections that took place … Continue reading →

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Legislation and Legislators

Posted on October 28, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that writing legislation is like building a house. Most legislation is never pointed at any particular thing. Take the drug policies of most nations. They are targeted at some nebulous idea of eradicating drug … Continue reading →

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The General Strike

Posted on October 24, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the concept of the general strike, is as pernicious as it is manipulative, of the people and our welfare, it’s like a person’s liver stopping functioning because it wants more time off, and … Continue reading →

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This Election Season

Posted on October 10, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, this election season, in the US, is another example of the electorate searching for leaders, that actually follow the American ethos. So far, both political parties have run as neo-conservatives, (people who want to … Continue reading →

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Economic Equalibrium

Posted on September 26, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that as soon as the real economy kicks in the US will have several problems crop up that will imperil the economic reawakening. One is the very low interest the government is paying on … Continue reading →

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On The Threatened Koran Burning

Posted on September 19, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when society has different standards for different people it sets up a negative feedback loop that makes people less virtuous… In every way. The people held to the lowest standard of personal conduct … Continue reading →

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Confucius On Government Corruption

Posted on September 6, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, how can the government hold me to my word when they publicly don’t hold our highest office holders to theirs? Everyone knows the example of Clinton and Lewinski. Regardless of what was lied about … Continue reading →

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