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Donald Trump and the Lunatic fringe

Posted on July 30, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the meteoric rise of Donald Trump is indicative of a greater discontentment in the political leadership of the nation from the American electorate, than any individual virtue within Trump himself. The percentage of people … Continue reading →

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The Pernicious Effect of the Principle Agent Dilemma.

Posted on May 21, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the way business is done today flies in the face of true capitalism, undermines our standard of living and creates a false idea of what capitalism is. The modern paradigm where firms are owned … Continue reading →

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The Failure of the Welfare State

Posted on February 16, 2015 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, Quantitative Easing, (QE), or in other words, monetizing debt, is the ultimate repudiation of welfare state economics. Greece, is the poster child for the failure of both the welfare state, (socialism by another name), … Continue reading →

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Solving Ukraine’s Problems

Posted on December 18, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, Ukraine’s situation is rapidly deteriorating, impoverishing it’s citizens and pushing the breakaway areas with war and the threat of war. What a sad state of affairs for people who, because of their geologic location, … Continue reading →

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Regulation in Canada and the US

Posted on December 11, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the contrast couldn’t be more stark between the policies of Canadian Prime minister, Stephen Harper and the US President, Barak Obama, the difference being their exuberance to regulate. I am of course talking about … Continue reading →

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You Cannot Control or Plan an Economy, It Can Only Be Ridden…

Posted on November 27, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, an economy is an organic thing, like a horse or a flock of birds, as such it cannot be controlled it can only be ridden. Control is a science and riding is an art. … Continue reading →

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Balance

Posted on November 17, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, balance is paramount to a prosperous, safe and upwardly mobile life, just as it is to a flourishing, secure and advancing society. To keep balance, religion, science and politics should not intermingle, being different … Continue reading →

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Election Integrity

Posted on November 3, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, for the democratic element of our republic to function, as democratic, first there must be honest elections, barring that there is no democracy only the tyranny of the powerful over the powerless. If someone … Continue reading →

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The Road to Poverty for a Nation

Posted on October 30, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, if we want to live in a nation of prosperity and liberty, but not one of poverty and tyranny, it is up to us to use our common sense when we vote. We all … Continue reading →

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Shall Not Be Infringed

Posted on October 27, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, guns are the most regulated tools in the United States, despite the clear prohibition against gun regulation in the United States Constitution. The Second Amendment of the US Constitution states, “A well regulated Militia, … Continue reading →

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