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Open Government

Posted on October 28, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when government works in the dark, someone is going to stub his toe. The US government more and more hides even it’s most mundane workings from the public. There are obviously grievous examples such … Continue reading →

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The Defective Products of Our Governments

Posted on October 19, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a carpenter uses squares, levels and chalk lines to get satisfactory results, an accountant uses entries in a ledger to harmonize the income and outgo of a business’ expenses, and a CEO uses profit … Continue reading →

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Meritocracy… The Justice of Class Mobility.

Posted on October 12, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the real measure of justice in any society is the ability to get ahead, to move out of the social strata one is born into, and either up or down depending on the … Continue reading →

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The Snake Oil of Gun Laws

Posted on October 5, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, we are bombarded by snake oil salesmen, who claim they will “protect” us, if only we turn over our Constitutional and natural rights to them. They use fancy sounding statistics to bolster their argument … Continue reading →

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Human Heartedness

Posted on October 1, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the Confucian ideal of Human Heartedness, is one we all should emulate. It has been translated into many English words and phrases, but I prefer human heartedness, because it sums up most all of … Continue reading →

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Are You a Naysayer or a Visionary?

Posted on September 24, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, anyone can come up with an unlimited number of reasons why a thing cannot be done, but only a select few can come up with reason how to do something. History shows that it … Continue reading →

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The Federal Reserves Zero Interest Rate Policy

Posted on September 21, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, you can push a car to start it, but if the engine is broken, it will not start no matter how far, fast or how long you push it, or how well it ran … Continue reading →

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Glittering Lies and Hubris

Posted on September 14, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, many people have a sense of superiority because they refuse to see what is right in front of them, instead believing a glittering lie. By their very nature a glittering lie is easier to … Continue reading →

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The Evil of Progressivism

Posted on September 3, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a cursory glance at the news today shows the results of progressivism, in bright lights. The news is filled with absurdity. From the now nearly complete genocide of Christians in the Middle East, to … Continue reading →

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Founding Principles

Posted on August 27, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when a nation abandons it’s founding principles, that nation at that moment begins a descent into oblivion. Great nations are always founded on universal principles. Principles that protect the liberty of citizens, their property, … Continue reading →

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