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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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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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Crime, Incentives and the Elite

Posted on January 13, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a lawmaker who doesn’t subject himself to his own law, is like a cook who won’t eat his own cooking. In the case of a cook this can lead to gastrointestinal distress, but in … Continue reading →

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To Shine the Light of Criticism on Evil is Heroic and to Vilify Good is Not

Posted on December 27, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, no one fears criticizing good, but all fear accusing evil. That is because we understand that there are consequences for ridiculing evil but none for abusing good. A good man, organization or group will … Continue reading →

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The Thirst for Logic and for Gold

Posted on December 24, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, I may not be able to convince a thirsty man to take a drink of water, but I can at least have water available for him… if he comes to his senses. Those who … Continue reading →

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The Theory of Value Sinkholes

Posted on December 17, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when a sinkhole opens up in a road, it is dangerous, but when a asset’s value collapses into a sinkhole, the economic results can be ruinous. Most of us are familiar with the idea … Continue reading →

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Managed Decline vs. Universal Prosperity

Posted on December 10, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there is no reason why every man woman and child on the planet, cannot live a lifestyle equal to Americans. People like Barak Obama, George Soros and others believe in their hearts that it … Continue reading →

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MF Global, BP and Corporate Malfeasance

Posted on November 29, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the concept of a whipping boy didn’t work in the Dark Ages, so I don’t understand why people think it would work today. When someone else is punished for one’s transgressions, the lesson learned … Continue reading →

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Meritocracy

Posted on November 22, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the best possible society to live in, would be a meritocracy. Such a system would have no idle hands. The people that implemented it would soon be the richest nation on the planet, due … Continue reading →

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Impulsive vs Considerate Society, Which is best?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, we are all well aware of our immediate good, our stomachs growl when we are hungry, we sweat when we are warm, shiver at cold and we feel our immediate desires. From this immediate … Continue reading →

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