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Hubris or Humility, Which is Best in Our Leaders?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by john

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

Posted on January 9, 2014 by john

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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Should We Civilize Our Children or Make Them Into Barbarians?

Posted on January 6, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, to have a civilized society we must civilize our children. Those who raise barbarians have barbarism as the wage. This should be pretty obvious, but most of philosophy, if you think about it, … Continue reading →

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What if Life Were a Game?

Posted on January 2, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, it would be really cool, if people lived under a system in which we all competed to help our fellow man the most, top prize going to the guy or gal who succeeded … Continue reading →

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Incentives, in the Long and Short Term

Posted on December 19, 2013 by john

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

Posted on December 16, 2013 by john

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!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by john

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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The Commodification of Human Suffering

Posted on December 5, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, human suffering has become a commodity, to be traded and exploited for political power. If someone’s suffering can be misused to that end, it is displayed in neon lights, but if it serves … Continue reading →

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The Persistence of Prejudice

Posted on December 2, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, people today have no real concept of racism, bigotry and prejudice, in fact our definition of these terrible social ills has been corrupted by bigots who peddle prejudice, by calling others racists. Prejudice … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Deal With the Ayatollah

Posted on November 28, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me Obama’s deal with Iran over it’s nuclear program is the absolute height of stupidity and will usher in human suffering like the World has never seen before. The Iranian regime is not made … Continue reading →

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