Tag Archives: Sophistry

We Judge Others By Ourselves

Dear Friends, It seems to me that people judge others by themselves. The best template we have to place others in is the one we ourselves have forged… And it is the one we know best. That is why a … Continue reading

Posted in Group Politics, Law, Mercy, philosophy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pragmatism

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

Posted in philosophy, Societal Myth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Three Attributes to Being Human

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

Posted in philosophy, Societal Myth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Flawed Societal Myths

Dear Friends, It seems to me that there are no flawed people, there are only flawed societal myths, (philosophies or ethos). Take any group of impoverished people. There is no deficiency in the people themselves. This has been proven by … Continue reading

Posted in economy, Group Politics, philosophy, Societal Myth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Government as the Provider of Services

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What Government Can “Do For” The American People.

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the absolute best thing the US government could do “for” the American people, would be to all go on an extended luxury vacation. Spending the rest of their term on it at the American … Continue reading

Posted in economy, Group Politics, Mercy, philosophy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Modern Sophists

Dear Friends, It seems to me that Thrasymachus was an ideal example of the type of lawgiver the human race has had through out our history. If you recall the story of Socrates and Thrasymachus in Plato’s Republic. Thrasymachus argues … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment