Category Archives: Philosophy
Ron Paul, Red Dawn and Chinese Armed Forces in Texas
There is a very interesting new Ron Paul RevolutionPAC advertisement that focuses on foreign policy. One premise of the Ron Paul campaign has been that many of our woes around the world are self-inflicted. I would agree, although I am … Continue reading
Filed under Afghanistan, Election 2012, Libertarianism, Philosophy, Texas, War
Zen – What Democrats and Squirrels have in common
When the topic comes up about why the Democrats did not submit a budget in 2010, or seem to always be late with a plan on the table, if ever, I often hear: The Republicans threatened a filibuster. The few … Continue reading
Filed under Democratic Party, Philosophy
Bill4DogCatcher to launch his own political party. All dogs in the neighborhood invited. Cats also welcome … maybe.
As DogCatcher in a good neighborhood, I don’t always have a lot of critters to be chasing down. Now if I were in your neighborhood I would be concerned. That’s the way politics works. My stuff is OK but you … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Society, Election 2012, Future, Independents, Libertarianism, Philosophy
Zen – Political Tribalism, Liars and Blind/Deaf Partisans
Politics are just simple tribalism. On tribalism: It’s not much different than rooting for a sports team. The other guys are always cheating. The referees (courts) are always full of sellout, near treasonous morons. When your guys cheat, it’s OK … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Society, Lies and Tall Tales, Philosophy
The Wit and Wisdom of Bertrand Russell
“All movements go too far. ” “Democracy is the process by which people choose the man who’ll get the blame.” “A hallucination is a fact, not an error; what is erroneous is a judgment based upon it.” “Advocates of capitalism … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy, Politics
2012-2021 Federal Budget – GOP Aim: Cut $4 Trillion + Radical Changes to Medicare
From the Wall Street Journal: “Republicans will present this week a 2012 budget proposal that would cut more than $4 trillion from federal spending projected over the next decade and transform the Medicare health program for the elderly, a move … Continue reading
Filed under Economic Recovery, Election 2012, National Debt, Philosophy, Taxes & Taxation
Classic Liberalism – ‘Liberal’ is not such a bad word. Ten Principles of …
We don’t need people to plan our lives. That may or may not be true. Certainly if we are all in this together then we need to work together — which implies that we need to plan our coexistence together … Continue reading
Filed under American History, Civil Society, Libertarianism, Philosophy
“Pledge To America” Critiqued by the Concord Coalition
Long before there was a Tea Party or Coffee Party or the Beer Party or … there was a group that was concerned about our national debt and deficit: the Concord Coalition. Formed in the early 1990s, the Concord Coalition … Continue reading
Filed under Economic Recovery, Economics, National Debt, Philosophy, Republican Party
Music – To the Better Angels of Our Nature
Angels of mercy, angels of light Angels of darkness, angels of might Angels with voices that whisper so clear Who do I lean to, who do I hear? Play: To the Better Angels of Our Nature Lyrics: He fell to … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Society, Philosophy
Seven Aspects of Society
Just a thought: In human society, all violence can be traced back to these seven recurrent blunders: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, worship without sacrifice, and politics without principles. Mohandas … Continue reading
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