If you listen to Proverbs over and over I think it will make you less interested in talk radio, internet political chats, etc. It just doesn’t seem to matter. Solomon says stuff about righteousness, wisdom, and kingship, but it doesn’t really fit much into our ideological fixations.

Kings just are. Deal with them in a way that doesn’t get you into trouble. Work hard. Keep your mouth shut. You might get elevated. But even so be careful of a ruler’s generosity.

If you are a king (and most people are in some way or other) know that righteousness is the only thing that will secure you. You will find out you are wrong when it is too late if you don’t believe Solomon about this.

But mostly, you are on your own. If you can find a true friend to help you, that is great. If you can get wise counsel from multiple sources, that is helpful. You do need to listen carefully. But rich men will have their own concerns and if you are foolish there is nothing that will protect you from your foolishness. You can’t count on the state or anyone else to help you out.

So keep your eyes open. Keep working. Don’t expect rescue. If you want to see help available in the world, you need to work on becoming that help for others yourself. You are the only person you can be responsible for–except perhaps your family.

And what time is left for worrying about the “right” politicians, or spreading free market economics? Not that much as far as I can tell.