Monthly Archives: July 2021

More thoughts on hatism . . . the importance of saying, “Where’s your proof?”, on how hatism is a reflection of an inadequate understanding of the problems between people, and other things

Posted on July 27, 2021 by mikespassingthoughts

In a recent conversation I said something interesting. I basically said this: “Many people often talk about how people hate each other, and that there is a threat from hatred, but I don’t see it. The only problem I see … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on criticism, with remarks about the fear of criticism, its suppression, its respect, and other things

Posted on July 27, 2021 by mikespassingthoughts

Recently, I mentioned something interesting. I think it deserves to be mentioned. I said that, it seems to me, that there is a problem with criticism nowadays. I then went on to say things such as these: WHAT IS CRITICISM? … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the “ideals monger” – the worship of social ideals

Posted on July 22, 2021 by mikespassingthoughts

Over the years I have begun to speak of what I call the “ideals monger”. This is a person who makes a life out of pursuing social ideals. Though I’m sure that all societies display it, in one form or … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the “levelling philosophy”

Posted on July 14, 2021 by mikespassingthoughts

Recently, I have been speaking a lot of what I call the “levelling philosophy”. This is a philosophy that promotes the levelling of society, humanity, and the person. The name originates from the “Levellers” who, in the English Civil War, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the effect of the “human face” in government, history, and life, with remarks on the “image of stability”

Posted on July 11, 2021 by mikespassingthoughts

In a recent conversation I remarked on an old idea I had that is quite interesting. I said: “I often wonder if one of the reasons why there was a tendency to create a government with a written constitution and … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on my reply to a statement of “unify America”

Posted on July 8, 2021 by mikespassingthoughts

On a news report I saw a statement where they were going to talk about “unify America”. My almost automatic reaction to this, I think, deserves to be mentioned, as it brings up some interesting points. I said this: “The … Continue reading →

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