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Elana Kagan’s Nomination To The Supreme Court

Posted on July 1, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the inevitable outcome of the judicial philosophy of Aharon Barak is an oligarchy of judges. There is no other possible outcome of such a philosophy. Elena Kagan, Obama’s newest supreme court nominee, says … Continue reading →

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Pragmatism

Posted on May 13, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that most people are pragmatists. We have to be. To lack pragmatism is to ensure future insanity. Because when you live in an insane world you must either be pragmatic about it or go … Continue reading →

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The Three Attributes to Being Human

Posted on May 6, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, that there are three parts to a human being, Physical, Mental and Spiritual. These three attributes make up a human being. A brute animal, as far as we know, has no spirituality. A brute … Continue reading →

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The Congenital Nature of Government

Posted on March 21, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the congenital nature of government is evil. But before we can consider that government is evil we must first consider what definition of evil we will use. In this instance we are not … Continue reading →

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Poison Ivy in our Gardens

Posted on March 15, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that all legislation that makes the citizen get services from government are like poison ivy in our economic and legal gardens. It takes up space but produces nothing of value. It is intractable and … Continue reading →

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Are Our Votes Really Free?

Posted on December 2, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, I am always amazed when I hear someone say they have always voted for one party and will never vote for the other. Especially when they don’t agree with one sliver of the platform of the party they … Continue reading →

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Republicans Repurposed

Posted on November 3, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that if the American Republican party wants to know why they are no longer in power in Washington they need look no further than Diedre Scozzafava. The republican Elite chose her to run in … Continue reading →

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Distributive Justice

Posted on October 12, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that there are two arguments about distributive justice. One is that the goods of society should be distributed equally to equals. All those that are citizens of a society should share equally in it’s … Continue reading →

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