Tag Archives: Machiavelli

Poison Ivy in our Gardens

Posted on March 15, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that all legislation that makes the citizen get services from government are like poison ivy in our economic and legal gardens. It takes up space but produces nothing of value. It is intractable and … Continue reading →

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Rights Of Kings

Posted on January 31, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that reverting to the rights of kings is not progress. Not matter what you call “king” or “rights” the sentence means the same thing. So if we substitute “king” for “proletariat” or “society” the … Continue reading →

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Legitimate Role of Government.

Posted on November 22, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that redistribution of wealth is not a legitimate role of government. It presupposes government has the right to the property of individuals. When government can legally take your property and mine it is no … Continue reading →

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