Trump supporters aren’t fascist pseudo-Nazi nationalists or bitter-clinging deplorables. They’re just scared and misguided patriots who need to be brought home.
A Quick Note on Political “Science”
I’ve long preferred the term political philosophy over political science because there’s a necessary human element to what should be considered good governance.
My Principles Are All I Have
I have only my name, my word, and my principles with which to fight. I will not, I cannot, lay the only weapons I have on the altar of jaded victory.
Amash 2020 – Yes, This IS Actually Me Being Prudential
Choosing to support Justin Amash, especially as a candidate for the Libertarian Party, involves more compromises on my part than some might think.
Populist Nationalism Can’t Just Be Voted Away
Trumpism, not Trump, has always been the real problem. A political strategy of just beating Trump in any way and at any cost is insufficient to the broader dynamics of the political moment.
Disney’s Sequel Trilogy Is Star Wars Fan Fiction
On this Star Wars Day, I’ve arrived upon a conclusion that allows me to watch and enjoy Disney’s sequel trilogy while still loving what made the original Saga a masterpiece: by recognizing the new films as fan fiction.
He’s Still #TrumpFirst
Donald Trump, the reality TV President, continues to demonstrate day-by-day that he’s anything but #AmericaFirst.
#PrinciplesNow #LibertyFirst
In the times that try men’s souls, our duty is to hold the flame of liberty all the higher and trust to the strength of what we stand for.
Link: Marx vs. Jefferson
Our political conflict can often be boiled down to the stark differences in how Karl Marx and Thomas Jefferson viewed history and their different beliefs about the role of government in crafting the future.
The Left-Right Political Spectrum Doesn’t Actually Exist
Okay, okay. There’s definitely a political left and a political right. But that political dichotomy exists within a broader and far more nuanced political spectrum.