Tag Archives: virtue

Excessive Leisure

Posted on July 2, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, excessive idleness is as corrosive to the soul as sulfuric acid is to limestone. As the old saying goes, “An idle mind is the Devil’s playground.” Idleness creates boredom, which becomes a desire to … Continue reading →

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Independence: A Matter of Character, Not Wealth

Posted on June 22, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, independence isn’t based on wealth, but on character. Because there are plenty of poor people who are totally independent, while most rich people are utterly dependent on the system. Like the old TV show … 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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The Land Of Lies

Posted on January 5, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, we’re flooded with a tsunami of notions that have political favor, but no substance, and as a result we don’t know the truth of anything. Examples abound… to fight hate you must hate, to … Continue reading →

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Fanged Limits

Posted on December 27, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, any form of government sufficiently limited, can be human hearted, but the problem is, a psychopathic government can’t be limited (because they refuse limits), while a human hearted government doesn’t need limiting. Nevertheless, no … Continue reading →

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The Innovation Of Hypocrisy

Posted on September 17, 2022 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, throughout human history, the ultimate sin, discreditor and the greatest disgrace, was to be a hypocrite, now it is an honor. Hypocrisy is so common among the elite we don’t even notice it. Like … Continue reading →

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We Are A Product Of Our Environment

Posted on June 27, 2021 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a well meaning person can be correct in their assessment, but wrong in their conclusion. Take anarchists for example. Their assessment of our institutions is intuitively correct, and they speak the truth as they … Continue reading →

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Principles Versus Party

Posted on December 16, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, most folks will give up their beliefs for their team, but very few will give up their team for their principles. We all want our team to win. It is merely human nature. … Continue reading →

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The War on Prosperity

Posted on December 6, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, Obama is prosecuting a war on prosperity, and it is going along much better than the war on terror. The assault on savers and people who do the right thing has reached a fevered … Continue reading →

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Decadence and Our Cultural Elite

Posted on October 8, 2012 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that every evil we face as a people is a direct result of our culture. We have allowed people to control our culture who despise our way of life. It is obvious, to give … Continue reading →

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