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Should We Civilize Our Children or Make Them Into Barbarians?

Posted on January 6, 2014 by john

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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Standards Based Society Versus Regulated Society

Posted on December 26, 2013 by john

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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Immigration Reform

Posted on December 22, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the immigration bill that is winding it’s way through the legislature, should be called “The wage suppression act of 2013.” Let’s face it, the United States does not have a shortage of workers, … Continue reading →

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Incentives, in the Long and Short Term

Posted on December 19, 2013 by john

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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Mandela’s Passing and South Africa’s Future

Posted on December 9, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, with the death of Nelson Mandela, the future of South Africa is in jeopardy. This was of course inevitable when that great man died, but now that his mortality is manifest, it is … Continue reading →

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The Commodification of Human Suffering

Posted on December 5, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, human suffering has become a commodity, to be traded and exploited for political power. If someone’s suffering can be misused to that end, it is displayed in neon lights, but if it serves … Continue reading →

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Charity, Redistribution, Compassion and Resentment.

Posted on November 14, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, charity elevates both the giver and the receiver, while redistribution lowers both. This is a critically important thing for the average person to understand. Those who actually want to help their neighbor will … Continue reading →

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The Religion of Socialism

Posted on October 21, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that socialism is a religion. The committed socialist behaves exactly as if he or she is a member of a cult. A body where their God is the collective, to be sure, but … Continue reading →

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I Pencil and Complexity Theory

Posted on October 14, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the most commonly known analogy in economics is, I Pencil. This narrative shows that the capitalist system produces things of such complexity it would be impossible for a central authority to do it. … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown

Posted on October 6, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, Obama is saying to the American people, “resistance is futile.” In the science fiction series Star Trek Next Generation, the Borg were an evil alien race that lived in a collective. The Borg … Continue reading →

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