Author Archives: kjmaclean

About kjmaclean

I am a writer, editor, and web developer interested in spirituality, science, geometry, and disk golf. I have written 8 books and produced 3 flash movies on You Tube. To see my bio, go to https://kjmaclean.com/MeetKen.php

“Health Care”

Posted on November 24, 2009 by kjmaclean

I’ve been around for 58 years, but I’ve rarely heard anything as stupid and as silly as the current debate over “health care.” Nobody asks the fundamental questions. We hear debates about the “public option,” privately-owned health care accounts, and … Continue reading →

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A Science of Human Beliefs

Posted on October 13, 2009 by kjmaclean

The Science of Human Beliefs Is scarcity a law of nature, or something peculiar to planet earth? Observing nature, we see that species populations are regulated through predation, or when resources become scarce. Almost all species fight to maintain territory … Continue reading →

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Soviet America

Posted on August 12, 2009 by kjmaclean

Soviet America “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” — Benjamin Franklin Vladimir Illich Ulyanov (later known as Lenin) was the leader of the Bolsheviks. In 1917, … Continue reading →

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The Matrix

Posted on July 21, 2009 by kjmaclean

In the movie “The Matrix,” the idea that reality as we know it is not what it appears to be is presented. I believe that on planet earth at this time, the reality is just the opposite of what is … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Insanity

Posted on June 9, 2009 by kjmaclean

Fiscal Insanity “By a continuing process of inflation, governments can confiscate, secretly and unobserved, an important part of the wealth of their citizens. There is no subtler, no surer means of overturning the existing basis of society than to debauch … Continue reading →

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Is Honesty Really the Best Policy?

Posted on April 24, 2009 by kjmaclean

Is honesty better than guile and subterfuge? Many people would say that subterfuge  is better, because it’s a lot more clever. Here’s how the argument goes: “You don’t give away your game plan so everyone can see it, do you? … Continue reading →

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It’s Nitty-Gritty Time Part 3

Posted on April 15, 2009 by kjmaclean

Even though current events seem to indicate that the world is going to hell in a handbasket, as my beloved grandfather used to say, I believe that the human race is coming together. There is tremendous demand for positive change, … Continue reading →

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It’s Nitty-Gritty Time Part 2

Posted on April 15, 2009 by kjmaclean

For 5,000 years, human societies have been oriented around the belief systems of scarcity and unworthiness. Opposing that is a new rise in consciousness and a demand for positive change, which is as yet undirected. Our use of scarce and … Continue reading →

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TALF

Posted on March 30, 2009 by kjmaclean

TALF – The Great Obama Scam $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Sorry about all of the recent economic posts, folks, but the more the current financial crisis unfolds, the more preposterous it gets! Frankly, I can’t believe what I’m seeing, and I use this … Continue reading →

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Today in the News, March 20, 2009

Posted on March 20, 2009 by kjmaclean

I will be posting the two sequels to “It’s Nitty-Gritty Time,” I just haven’t gotten to it yet. Today something happened that really blew my mind. The Federal Government announced that the budget deficit for fiscal year 2009 will be … Continue reading →

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