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Incentives From the Cyprus Banking Bailout

Posted on March 21, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, everyone knows that you punish that which you don’t want, and reward that which you do want. Even a fool understands this concept. The Elite who make far more money than the average person … Continue reading →

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The Sequester Debate or the Lack of One…

Posted on March 11, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the real debate, the one we should be having about the sequester is, what pressing need is there for government to grow at more than twice the rate of inflation… or is there one? … Continue reading →

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Justice, Political Favor and Fairness

Posted on March 7, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, for a nation to call itself civilized, it must hold all people to be equal under the law… that no one be above the law and no one is below the law, is the … Continue reading →

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Wisdom in Politics

Posted on March 4, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, wisdom is the awareness of the truth around us, ignorance is a lack of such awareness. To listen to our leaders, political and otherwise, without a discerning ear, an ear to fundamental reality instead … Continue reading →

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Economic Circadian Rhythms

Posted on February 21, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the boom bust cycles of all market economies, are like the sleep wake cycle of human beings, and all higher life forms. We must have times of rest, else we become less efficient, and … Continue reading →

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The Political Favor Economy, Revenue and Our Standard of Living

Posted on February 11, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when a politician claims the government needs more revenue, what they really mean, is that you and I will have to lower our standard of living, so they can raise theirs… and we are … Continue reading →

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Impulsive vs Considerate Society, Which is best?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, we are all well aware of our immediate good, our stomachs growl when we are hungry, we sweat when we are warm, shiver at cold and we feel our immediate desires. From this immediate … Continue reading →

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Monetary Policy and Economic Growth

Posted on August 30, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the US FED and the ECB, are not as much sowing the seeds of the next financial catastrophe, as they are planting, watering, and fertilizing them. Economists today have far too much confidence … Continue reading →

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This Supply Side Recession

Posted on November 17, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that you cannot fix a supply side recession with demand side fixes. This recession and “recovery” has been characterized with huge upsets in the supply of money to the economy via the banking system, … Continue reading →

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The Real Problem In Europe

Posted on October 27, 2011 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that what makes the Greek sovereign debt problem, so problematic, is that no one is looking at what is really the problem. Let alone fixing it. The Elite in Europe only look to “solutions” … Continue reading →

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