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Exposing the Bull
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian)
About The Author
John Kozy is a retired professor of philosophy and logic who blogs on social, political, and economic issues. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he spent 20 years as a university professor and another 20 years working as a writer. He has published a textbook in formal logic commercially, in academic journals and a small number of commercial magazines, and has written a number of guest editorials for newspapers. His on-line pieces can be found on http://www.jkozy.com/ and he can be emailed from that site's homepage. About The Column
Logical analysis of the lies, prevarications, and nonsense being fed to the American people by government, business, and the mainstream press.
Intellectual Property, Software, and Piracy
Published: November 23, 2009
Software manufacturers have foisted the impression on the public that software is intellectual property, but there are so many differences between the paradigms of intellectual property and software that only the naive could ever take such claims seriously.
Balderdashing Education Bashing
Published: November 14, 2009
When Calvin Coolidge said "The business of America is business," he and very few if any others knew just how deep this sentiment would sink into the American consciousness. Now it seems apparent that the way business thinks has muscled every other kind of thought process out of the American mind. The unfortunate result is that if no business solution exists to an American ailment, it festers into an incurable American disease.
Killer Country
Published: November 10, 2009
Oh, the wailing, weeping, and gnashing of teeth over last week's killings at Fort Hood!—a tragic instance of what Americans call an "isolated" event that happens almost daily. America is a killing field! It has been for a very long time. Historically, the oppressed have killed their oppressors. In America the oppressed kill each other. American politicians claim that America is the free-world's leader. But what other country would want to follow America down this road? (Perhaps the stupid British from whom we acquired the roots of this vulture—oops!, culture.) It is noteworthy that since 1789, approximately 70 nations have become democratic, but not a single one has copied the American model. Whom are we leading where? Perhaps only ourselves to perdition.
Are Settled Class Action Suits Scams?
Published: November 5, 2009
If you are thinking about filing a class action suit, find an attorney who understands that if s/he is unable to negotiate a substantial award for each member of the settlement class, that you will insist that the suit be taken to trial; otherwise, you are merely involving yourself in a lawyerly boondoggle in which the lawyers will use your misery to enrich themselves. If your lawyer is not going to get you and your colleagues substantial awards, at least make sure that s/he does not get any either.
Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbest in Higher Education
Published: October 23, 2009
As an elderly, former university professor, I am deeply anguished whenever I come across shameful academic writing. Such writing not only exposes the inability of the writer but it exhibits the extent of decline in American university teaching and is a symptom of a decadent civilization. Institutions that employ these writers have abandoned the classical educational ideals of truth, goodness, and beauty for belief, greed, and exploitation. And not only Americans but the whole world is paying a horrid price for it.
Nobel? That's No Prize
Published: October 22, 2009
Excellent journalism was never a priority of Joseph Pulitzer's, and the prizes reflect it. So does the mainstream press which is yellower than ever in both the conventional journalistic sense and the colloquial sense of cowardly. Even worse, however, are the Nobels. They are almost always given to those committed to Western civilization and Capitalism. So now Obama has gotten the prize. Why was it awarded to him? Because he is a protector of the economic status quo and a hegemonist—a true child of a decadent civilization. The deadly arms manufacturer would be highly pleased.
Mortgage Anyone?
Published: September 30, 2009
Why are the standard terms for mortgages 15 and 30 years? Could it be because downturns in the American economy have occurred on an average of once every 14.5 years? When a buyer defaults on a loan after paying on it for 14 years, the lender gets the house for free, sells it again, and nets a small fortune or an investment of zero. Wouldn't you like to find a way of doing that?
Everywhere Arms Races
Published: September 12, 2009
Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, and President Obama claim that both North Korea and Iran must be prevented from developing nuclear capabilities to prevent arms races in North East Asia and the Near East. But the United States of America began the international nuclear arms race more than sixty years ago and has never taken the task of eliminating nuclear weapons seriously. So yes, as ye sow, so shall ye reap! Why should anyone expect otherwise.
Yes We Can or No We Can't?
Published: August 15, 2009
America pledges millions to rebuild foreign countries while its own infrastructure is crumbling.
Blue Dogs, Yellow Dogs, and Other Mongrels in the Kongressional Kennel
Published: July 31, 2009
America's failures are running the country.
Senatorial Theater of the Absurd
Published: July 15, 2009
Cases come before the court because the law in question is ambiguous and often contradictory. Clearly written legislation never needs to be interpreted. So if Senators truly want justices who will not “legislate from the bench,” all that’s needed is legislation whose meanings and intentions are clear. Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees are minstrel shows where Republicans and Democrats play predetermined roles. When the hearings are over, the Senators vote to send the nomination to the floor of the Senate on ideological grounds, where the same process is repeated. It is all mere pretense.
Michael Jackson Memorial Day
Published: July 8, 2009
Michael Jackson had no peace in life, and it is unlikely that the media will allow him to rest in peace in death. Hell hath no pain greater than that which can be inflicted by media moguls whose only goal is to turn tragedy into orgies of entertainment. This media now feigns honor, but the authentic honor comes only from his fans who displayed true civility and profound humanity during his memorial service, proving once again that true virtue lies only within the hearts of common people.
Lawmakers Billing Taxpayers
Published: July 5, 2009
The Congress enacts legislation for itself which provides itself with what are essentially employee benefits. So it treats its members as employees of themselves. In doing so, the Congress provides taxpayer subsidized employee benefits to its members that it refuses to provide to the people Congressmen represent.
ABC’s Nightlie
Published: July 3, 2009
America lacks a mainstream press. What it has is a mainstream cess, as in ‘cesspool.’
An Open Letter to John Cornyn and the Congress
Published: June 19, 2009
If private insurance companies had any interest or desire to provide Americans with a high-quality healthcare system, it has had half a century to do it and hasn’t. Private industry has no interest in solving social problems. Never has, never will have. It’s only interest is profit. And profit buys no medicine.
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