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Calm Before the Storm

I’ve run out of track. There aren’t that many philosophical issues to explore right now. I’m bearing an urge to make my heart ready for some big changes. We’re just waiting to see what happens next. It’s not exactly news, … Continue reading

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Picture a Depression

Try to follow this; think holistically, think big picture, the broad scope. Set aside for a moment the anecdotes which indicate the exceptions and consider the obvious trends in a broad sweep. We are in for a rough patch. It’s … Continue reading

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Judging Threats by Fruits

You shall know them by their fruits. From the list of heinous threats coming down out of Washington, DC, a few items have shifted this week. We now have Obama publicly backing off on full government funded health insurance. It … Continue reading

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What Did They Expect?

You don’t have to support violence to understand it. It’s possible to defend violence on purely logical grounds. Given my clearly stated distaste for Western logical forms, that should hardly indicate I don’t get it. Part of my objection is … Continue reading

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Background Buzz of Danger: GW

One of the best ways to gain illegitimate control over others is to prepare a massive take-over, then keep everyone busy with more immediate concerns while you keep that major effort out of view. Even better is to hide that … Continue reading

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Killer Kings

The concept of “king” as a ruler arises historically from the function of warlord. A people would not reasonably surrender that much power to a single individual if there were no threats. Typically, someone is granted emergency power, uses it, … Continue reading

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Track Record of Fools

They really are that stupid. In the run-up to Afghanistan, I knew it was stupid. I was quite certain we could not afford to get involved there. I was right, but it was surely the case people with better brains … Continue reading

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Biblical Political Science

The Bible’s unique view into human political organization can be summed up in a series of principles. Let me suggest these seven: 1. Political corruption is the norm — Human nature is fallen. You will not have three people organized … Continue reading

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October Surprise for US

I’ve been reviewing all the various oppressive threats noised about in recent months. Some are more plausible than others, so I left out a few I’d read as just too unlikely. Still, it would seem our federal government is hell-bent … Continue reading

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Population Control: Coming Soon

Have you ever noticed the most ardent advocates of reducing the world’s human population never seem interested in volunteering for it? It’s the same MO for everyone who promotes war; we call them “chicken-hawks.” The proper response to them is … Continue reading

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