Tag Archives: power

The Hegemonic Faction

Posted on January 13, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, since Madison, Jay and Hamilton were worried that one faction could come to control two of the three branches of government, and they reflected that fear in the Federalist Papers as Publius… they would … Continue reading →

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Respectful Contempt

Posted on January 11, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there is a gulf between authority and power, which surpasses even that between galaxies. Authority is the ability to lead people of their own free will. Power, on the other hand, is the ability … Continue reading →

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Fighting Inflation With Reverse Keynesianism

Posted on December 14, 2022 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the elite like to use Keynesian economics when in recession, but when in inflation, nothing could be further from their minds. We know this because governments the world over increase spending, when the economy … Continue reading →

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Equilibrium

Posted on March 11, 2022 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there is a tension in every society, one side pulling it inexorably to one form of pathology while the other to its opposite. There are not just two opposing forces, but millions, each with … 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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Lies, Politicians and Self Interest

Posted on August 9, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that everybody lies. Some people lie occasionally to spare the feelings of others, some lie to make themselves seem bigger than they are, some folks lie when the truth would serve them better… but … Continue reading →

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