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.
COVID-19 | America, Don’t Fail Each Other
I can’t say for certain who failed us or by how much. But we are still able to make sure that we don’t fail each other.
Link: Federalism and Crisis Government
We must hold sacred the finely tuned checks and balances of federalism. The rights and liberties we are afforded in this country are only as strong as the form of government we have in place that protects those rights and liberties.
Brown Bess: The AR-15 of 1776
Yes, there were effective, efficient, and deadly military-specific weapons at the time the 2nd Amendment was written. In fact, the wars of the 18th century saw newer and more deadly weapons and tactics utilized in a way that created whole new schools of military doctrine.
Is the Lesser of Two Evils Principle About Actual Evils?
Shall we discuss the lesser of two evils principle yet again? Once more into the breach, dear friends, once more!