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Upping our Standards

When I learned about the North Korean philosophy called "juche" I was intrigued. Juche is a philosophy of self sufficiency.

I am a libertarian slowly evolving into an anarcho-capitalist/volunteerist but I can appreciate self-sufficiency, even from from folks who I do not agree with on every detail. Juche can also be interpreted as "screw you [I'll do it myself]"

So what do I really mean when I say "UP YOURS?"

UP - (verb) cause to be increased

YOURS - (noun) that which belongs to you

Up Yours means self sufficiency. If you need something, do everything you can to provide it to yourself. You need flour, grind your own grain. You need grain, grow it.

Up Yours means seek to increase the prosperity of those close to you. You need seed to get started, get it from a local instead of the just in time delivery system. Instead of printing your book in China, where you will get it at half price, print with your local printer who might actually have a job for you if that book isn't an instant bestseller.

Up Yours means use your resources to support those who share your values. If someone does not share your values, don't share your money.

And if you have a problem with any of this . . . ↑YOURS

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