Author Archives: ehurst

Stomping Whitey

Posted on August 3, 2011 by ehurst

(This insane rant assumes you read the previous one.) An IQ test can measure only your ability to take an IQ test. It also reflects the talent of the people who construct the tests and those who administer them. Only … Continue reading →

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Sanity Between Races

Posted on August 2, 2011 by ehurst

Modern social orthodoxy belongs in the toilet. Do you want peace and prosperity on this earth? Stay in your own neighborhood. Not so much according to the color or ethnic group into which you were born, but where you want … Continue reading →

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Notes on Dealing with People

Posted on August 1, 2011 by ehurst

1. Humans have rough edges. You can wish, even hope some, for civility, but I should think we are surprised any more when we get it. That’s no excuse for holding it back. Human encounters can be lubricated in many … Continue reading →

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Prophet’s Path: Final Draft

Posted on July 31, 2011 by ehurst

If you are inclined to comment or just help me edit for typos and such, now is the time to get involved. Here are the links to what I regard the final draft. I am particularly interested in answering questions … Continue reading →

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City Planning: Yes, But No

Posted on July 30, 2011 by ehurst

The concept of city planning is not the problem we have, but everything we pass through on the way to corrupt and oppressive messes. I realize it’s not possible to simply create a fresh start here in the US. We … Continue reading →

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More Prophet’s Path

Posted on July 29, 2011 by ehurst

Two more chapters: Lesson Two Lesson Three (site closed as of 2020)

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Warm Up to Massive Crime Wave

Posted on July 29, 2011 by ehurst

Most of us spent too long in relative comfort to imagine how bad it will get in just a short time. Economic depression is here. It’s going to get worse and take a very long time to pass, easily a … Continue reading →

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Prophet’s Path: 2 Chapters So Far

Posted on July 28, 2011 by ehurst

The first two chapters of the manual, Prophet’s Path are finished. Regular readers won’t find too much new. They aren’t linked anywhere else; this is the advance draft. The finished product will be available in plain text, HTML, PDF, Open … Continue reading →

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Funeral for Welfare

Posted on July 27, 2011 by ehurst

Say your goodbyes to the Great Society and all the various federal programs associated with the War on Poverty. The federal government is surrendering. I had not been aware of this previously when I predicted it was all about debt … Continue reading →

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Notes in Passing on Theory of Government

Posted on July 27, 2011 by ehurst

There is such a thing as good government. You aren’t likely to see it, but it won’t hurt to know something about it so you’ll know how to criticize what we do have. 1. Prophets have always condemned credit and … Continue reading →

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