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Romantically Involved with Revolution

Posted on March 24, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that we all romanticize that which we know nothing of. Those that know nothing of war romanticize it and think they would emerge strong and heroic from one if they were involved. But whenever … Continue reading →

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Energy

Posted on March 20, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that if the Maya had not polluted their own drinking water, with the corpses of their sacrificial victims, they would not have collapsed as a civilization. What we are doing with energy is almost … Continue reading →

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The Price of Anything

Posted on March 10, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, that everyone who has grown up in a market based economy, should have a basic understanding of the way supply interacts with demand, to reach a price equilibrium, and that if demand is reduced, … Continue reading →

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US Budget Woes

Posted on March 7, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the US government must get it’s spending under control or else the spending will get the government under control. US government debt is projected to grow so fast it will outstrip the ability … Continue reading →

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Productive Effort VS Killing Each Other

Posted on February 3, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that now would be a good time for a world leader to negotiate a world mission to build a permanent moon base in 10 years. Doing so would have many effects on world politics … Continue reading →

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Running a Government is a Team Effort

Posted on January 6, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that a goalie in any Soccer game, would not be considered to have done a good job, even having scored 2 points in a game, if he was never at the net, instead, doing … Continue reading →

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The Threat of Regulation

Posted on January 3, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! It seems to me that if the Obama administration goes through with it’s threat, to go around Congress by enacting reams of regulation, it will be an excellent example for the rest of the World … Continue reading →

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Economics and John Meynard Keynes

Posted on December 23, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the US economy is as “stimulated” as it can be, any more and we will start hearing martini bar music. Trillions of dollars have been printed and circulated during Quantitative easing 1 and … Continue reading →

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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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Why Has the Stimulus Failed Us?

Posted on August 22, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that anything that quenches the natural dynamism in the market system, results in lower economic growth, to the point of recession if the anti stimulus is sufficient. I contend that is exactly what is … Continue reading →

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