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Tao of Government

What is the ‘tao’ of government, or more precisely, why does government operate the way it does? One thing that often stands out is how the authorities in bureaucracies, both leaders and subordinates, often over-react in irrational, silly ways. From a symptom’s point of view, I immediately notice fear as the operative force. Of course, […]

Undecided? You bet!

Ha, ha! Up until today, I have remained undecided whom to vote for President. Searching for a photo to adorn this post, I came across this one; it was perfect. It highlights the chorus of ridicule I’ve heard aimed lately at the undecided ‘wishywashers’ among us. I am tempted to return the favor. However, examining […]

Democracy as Myth

I’m not sure where to begin when writing about this observation. Like many things in life, there are multi-faceted and multi-layered aspects to the big picture. Oh well, I’ll just plunge in… Humans, like all social species, have some form of governance. Social species need their alpha-male, even if that’s a queen in a beehive. […]

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