Tag Archives: Sophistry

Future History

Posted on October 6, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when the history of our time is written, years from now, they will record the Elite of our day as the most reckless idiotic people who ever lived, nearly causing the entire market … Continue reading →

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Human Equality

Posted on October 3, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the concept human equality is a relatively new phenomenon. In the annuls of human history, there have been many steps made towards this ultimate concept, or philosophical breakthrough. Each a step in the … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule and Social Justice

Posted on September 29, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the concept of justice, as it has existed across time, civilizations and age, is rooted in the concept of the Golden Rule. You remember, the one that goes, “Do unto others as you … Continue reading →

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Neo Nero

Posted on September 25, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the best analogy to Roman leaders, as related by Plutarch, to Barack Obama is Nero, so much so that we could call Barack Neo Nero. He composes a play while the World burns. … Continue reading →

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Logic and Justice

Posted on September 15, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that just as logic, to be logic, must be consistent else it is spurious, justice, to be justice, must be consistently applied, else it is injustice. This may seem obvious on the surface but … Continue reading →

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Stop the Bailouts!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that continuing to bail out Greece is the height of stupidity and can only result in a greater fall when the inevitable fall comes. Lets face it, the Greek model is unsustainable… put simply. … Continue reading →

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Fall of Libya

Posted on August 28, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, that people who are celebrating the downfall of Muammar, are foolish as they are ignorant. Muammar was nothing but, a glistening turd, freshly dropped from a dog’s ass, a ruthless tyrant, some say was … Continue reading →

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On Class Mobility

Posted on August 18, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the real measure of the justice in a society, both hypothetical and existing, is to measure the level of class mobility in that society. Other devices and accepted wisdom, used now, like the … Continue reading →

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London Calling…

Posted on August 14, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, I once heard a saying, it went like this, “You don’t defecate where you eat.” This saying, while more crudely stated the way I heard it, has many applications, not the least of which … Continue reading →

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Clausewitz on War… My Take.

Posted on August 7, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me the opening page of Von Clausewitz book- War, Politics and Power, he states a maxim that has applications not only to war but to many other areas of politics. The quote is; “War is … Continue reading →

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