The Common Sense of Good Old Times

Nowadays we take for granted the relative safety and security of the Big Daddy enclosed societies we live in. But there were times, much simpler times when responsibility for oneself belonged to each and every one. For instance, back then, 100 or 150 years ago, if there was a danger in the neighbourhood, people, heads … Continue reading The Common Sense of Good Old Times

The Swiss Self-Sabotage – Sic Transit Gloria Helveticae

The Swiss became rich because they played it smart, staying out of European and World conflicts for 507 years. That’s a long stretch. Now, they decided to take sides. Unfortunately, History is replete with brutal reminders of what happens when people forget their lessons. The price of adventurous folly is always steep. Caveat emptor!

On Tyrants and Power Structures

Tyranny is foreign to free individuals. The people do not need leaders or hierarchical power structures. We can work together because we have to. Power structures are destructive and harmful to all societies.