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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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Obama’s Kill List

Posted on February 18, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, Obama’s new found ability to order American citizens killed without charge or trial, is not only a slippery slope, it is the beginning of the end for our republic. It is hard to fathom … 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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Immigration Policy Sane and Insane

Posted on February 7, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the US needs to get a sane immigration policy in place, before our society breaks down completely. Immigration, or more to the point, illegal immigration, has been a wedge issue the progressives have used … Continue reading →

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Economic Contraction Q4 2012, What does it mean?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that if we don’t change headings, our economy will crash, bigger than 1929. The 4th quarter 2012 GDP figures that just came in showed a contraction. If we have another 2 quarters of contraction … Continue reading →

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Can Government Solve All Our Problems?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the primary difference between what in America are called liberals and conservatives, boils down to the question, can government solve our problems. As a society we have many difficulties, some have been with us … Continue reading →

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A Solution for Too Big To Fail.

Posted on January 24, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the too big to fail dilemma gets worse, every time our legislators have a go at it. The Elite’s regulations always result in pernicious incentives that, instead of preventing banks from becoming too big … 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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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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