Tag Archives: grift

Grift And Executive Power

Posted on February 23, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the reason Biden could do anything with his pen and Trump is stymied at every turn, is because of the logic of collective action. The grifters who receive the grift, keep close track of … Continue reading →

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Gaslighting Elite

Posted on May 20, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the halls of power are illuminated with gaslight. History tells us that the elite lie when the truth would serve them better. Because lying has become their default. Taking Machiavelli’s maxim to the Nth … Continue reading →

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Politically Favored Ideas

Posted on December 15, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, ideas can have political favor, and so anyone who wants political favor, need only advocate for one of those ideas. In the absence of any real accomplishment, ability or spiritual transcendence, promoting an idea … Continue reading →

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Limericks

Posted on November 2, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, They launched the rockets in an attack, In hopes the Israelis would strike back, War serves their aims, It bolsters their claims, But instead of killing innocents it’s the criminals they should whack. Appearance trumps the … Continue reading →

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The Paradigm Of Crime

Posted on March 5, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, now that crime pays, you can expect lots of crime. As in any profitable enterprise, if the profits are too high, that company can soon expect competition. The competition will rise until there is … Continue reading →

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