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Economics of A Scale

Posted on May 1, 2014 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a simple way to think about a nation’s economy, is that of a balance. On one side of the scale there would be education, entrepreneurial ethos, work ethic, incentives, etc… and … Continue reading →

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Standards Based Society Versus Regulated Society

Posted on December 26, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, standards are better for humanity than regulation, but regulation is better for the elite. Standards encourage commerce while regulations are, by design, intended to give some politically favored group, privilege. Standards drive people … Continue reading →

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Immigration Reform

Posted on December 22, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the immigration bill that is winding it’s way through the legislature, should be called “The wage suppression act of 2013.” Let’s face it, the United States does not have a shortage of workers, … Continue reading →

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Incentives, in the Long and Short Term

Posted on December 19, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, incentives count, in every facet of human existence. People can be relied on to do what is in their immediate interests. Long term interests however, have less bearing on what we do, because … Continue reading →

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Charity, Redistribution, Compassion and Resentment.

Posted on November 14, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, charity elevates both the giver and the receiver, while redistribution lowers both. This is a critically important thing for the average person to understand. Those who actually want to help their neighbor will … Continue reading →

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The Deflation Bugbear

Posted on November 10, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, when economists worry about deflation it is like a doctor worrying about a runny nose, they both are concentrating on a symptom, not the underlying disease. The consensus among economists is that deflation … Continue reading →

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The Republican Party is Dead… Long Live the Tea Party

Posted on November 4, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me… the republican party is in a death spiral of it’s own making. No political party can stab it’s base in the back, over and over, and survive as a viable party for long. … Continue reading →

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The Economic Argument Why Obama Care Must be Defunded

Posted on September 23, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me… Obama care is an economic train wreck. The devastation it’s already done, has lowered the standard of living of the World’s people for generations, let alone the future damage it will do. Since … Continue reading →

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Charity at the Point of a Gun

Posted on May 6, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, charity cannot come at the point of a gun it must come from the heart, else it is not charity, it is robbery. At first glance this doesn’t seem to be a very controversial … Continue reading →

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The Anti Capitalist’s Irrational Hatred

Posted on April 4, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that irrational hatred is not susceptible to rational argument. No matter the elegance of the argument, the eloquence of the hyperbole nor the heights of logic, irrational hatred will never be dissuaded by it. … Continue reading →

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