Category Archives: Philosophy

NO THEY CAN’T by JOHN STOSSEL

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

…WHY GOVERNMENT FAILS– BUT INDIVIDUALS SUCCEED. This is libertarian John Stossel’s retort to the big government political slogan “Yes We Can”.  It is his latest book for individual freedom of choice and against overbearing government.  Stossel was a consumer reporter … Continue reading →

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Legalizing drugs and prostitution??

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Uhh, I don’t think so. I’m prompted to mention the topic because a woman ‘liked’ one of my previous posts. When I looked at her own WordPress site I found she is an ex-prostitute and an advocate/supporter for other such … Continue reading →

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Speaking of thumbnails, Lapham’s Quarterly, and the WSJ…

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

(Wall Street Journal for those of you in Rio Lindo.)  An opinion piece there today caught my attention for its seemingly left-wing, liberal slant.  (Correct me if I’m wrong but, fair-and-balanced reporting aside, I believe the WSJ has a conservative, … Continue reading →

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YES! My PRINT edition of Lapham’s Quarterly Spring 2012 finally arrived.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

You can tell I’m easily pleased. I’ve been plowing through L.Q. Spring 2012: Means of Communication via my online access subscription satisfactorily enough. It’s all there, the essays and extracts of Voices in Time, the art from around the world … Continue reading →

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Lapham’s Quarterly Winter 2012: FAMILY, a review

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Lapham’s Quarterly is a superb assembly of thought from all of recorded history.  Each quarterly issue gathers essays and commentaries from great thinkers on a broad but specific topic. Recent issues have dwelt on Food, Lines of Work, Celebrity, The … Continue reading →

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The True Believer: Thoughts On The Nature Of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer, book review

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

The True Believer: Thoughts On The Nature Of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer. A great book in my opinion.  I highly recommend it.  Five of five stars for excellent literature.  This is the second time I’ve read it, the first … Continue reading →

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T.O.T.N. 3/15/12 Koran burning, contraception, the war on women, billionaire women, wind turbines killing raptors…

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Thoughts On The News. From God’s Country: KORAN BURNING: From today’s New York Times: QUOTATION OF THE DAY “How can you compare the dishonoring of the Holy Koran with the martyrdom of innocent civilians? The whole goal of our life … Continue reading →

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Do you have time…? (Lapham’s Quarterly Fall 2011: The Future)

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Does time have you? Do you care? A friend and his references to the Fall 2011 issue of Lapham’s Quarterly THE FUTURE, as well as a night in the hospital recently, got me thinking about my mortality. As I’ve grown … Continue reading →

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What are YOU reading? …and other musings

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

But enough about you. Today while I walked KaCee the Wonder Dog along side the Dam Road I listened to most of the Werner Erhard CD: Transformation: The Life And Legacy Of Werner Erhard.  (Listening is almost the same as reading, … Continue reading →

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SHIBUMI (understated elegance) (effortless perfection)

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

This may be the longest book commentary/review I’ve ever written, as priceless quotes abound throughout the book and I plan to include many.  All are from the 2011 paperback copy.  I’m including numerous info links.  Use them after your first … Continue reading →

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