Tag Archives: regulation

Public Servants

Posted on October 9, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the reason the term, “public servant” is no longer used, is because they are our masters, and masters chafe at being called a servant. Even for political appearances. That’s why a police officer becomes … Continue reading →

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Goals And Results

Posted on June 30, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the world needs idealists, but it can’t be run by them… for that it needs pragmatists. Moreover, idealism is best when the idealists idealize human goods, not the means to them. Because an idealist … Continue reading →

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Military Versus Economic Might

Posted on June 29, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, instead of being the military engine of the world, perhaps it would behoove the US, to become the economic engine of the world again? Not by financial shenanigans, or service sector growth… but by … Continue reading →

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Regulating Prosperity Away

Posted on June 14, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, almost everyone undervalues the destruction that regulation causes to the economy. Think of an economy like an onion. Each layer representing an industry. The most profitable ones at the core and the least profitable … Continue reading →

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Plowing Around The Stump

Posted on May 26, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, elites don’t understand the old saying, “It’s easier to plow around the stump.” Because to a progressive elite, every problem has to be addressed in the here and now. That’s one reason they discredit … Continue reading →

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Everything Must Be Regulated

Posted on April 2, 2024 by john

Dear friends, It seems to me, we have to mature beyond the childish notion, everything has to be regulated by the government. It’s a fallacy for several reasons. This fallacy assumes government is a fair, honest and wise regulator. It … Continue reading →

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Limericks

Posted on March 21, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, The elite have made a bad bet, For a people they’ve never met, Asylum given, A nation riven, It just hasn’t worked itself out yet. Parliament is controlled by the crowd, Islamists speak violently and it’s … Continue reading →

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The Inflation Equation

Posted on March 6, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, why is it, when confronted with inflation, the expert’s only plan is to crush the little guy? If inflation equals demand divided by production. I=D/P. Then instead of always crushing demand with higher interest … Continue reading →

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Corruption And Collapse

Posted on February 21, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, once the elite’s corruption has oozed to the bottom of society, that nation is on a water slide to oblivion. People follow their leaders. That’s a major tenet of Confucius’ ideology. Mo Ti also … Continue reading →

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Political Greed

Posted on February 4, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the most destructive form of greed, is political greed. Individual greed however is good. The individual seeking to improve his or her life, the means being serving others… and by doing so elevates all … Continue reading →

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