Day: September 20, 2011

We instinctively keep a watchful eye on our wallets and purses when in a crowd. We know that we are vulnerable to the thieves who specialize in distracting us while they make a grab for our money and valuables. National economies are ruled by a brighter sort of pickpockets. Citizens of every political unit are […]

Analogies are easy. For instance, “A living body infected with parasites that are allowed to grow and increase uncontrollably will weaken and die.” is a fact. Many take this truth and apply it to a political conclusion: “Our political body is so infected with parasites that it is weakening. If the parasites are not eliminated, […]