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The Ukrainian Riots

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, the people of the Ukraine are ripping mad, and they have every right to be. They have been deceived and stabbed in the back over and over. The riots that have been going … Continue reading

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Tolerance

Dear Friends,   It seems to me tolerance is a one way street to the political left. They have no tolerance whatsoever but demand absolute tolerance from the rest of us. This may be the definition of hypocrisy, but the … Continue reading

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The Law of the Magnification of Jobs Due to Labor Saving Devices

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, there should be a law of economics called, The Law of Magnification of jobs due to Labor Saving Devices. In my conception of it, when new technology is added to an economy, jobs … Continue reading

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Hubris or Humility, Which is Best in Our Leaders?

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

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?

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?

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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Looking Into the New Year

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, with the year ending it is time to look forward at the year to come. There will be economic news, tragedy will happen, terrorism will grace a few front pages and there will … Continue reading

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Standards Based Society Versus Regulated Society

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, standards are better for humanity than regulation, but regulation is better for the elite. Standards encourage commerce while regulations are, by design, intended to give some politically favored group, privilege. Standards drive people … Continue reading

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Incentives, in the Long and Short Term

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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