Justin Stapley introduces himself and his new podcast. (Direct download link and transcript)
Principles or Prudence?
Justin Stapley weighs in on the question of principles or prudence in the matter of impeachment.
The Liberty Letter | God Bless Gun Culture
What the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ teaches us about gun culture and the ‘good guy with a gun’. Also, discussing the ignoble tradition of the mad king, and whether appeasement or deterrence is the best foreign policy approach in Iran and beyond.
Impeachment | The Senate Has a Constitutional Duty
If the Senate fails to effectively prosecute a convincing case, one way or the other, they will have failed in a singular duty.
Mark Sanford | A Farewell Warning
Mark Sanford, who ended his presidential bid last month, shared a final warning.
Scars
I knew there were going to be scars from the Trump era that would take a long time to heal, but I never expected the assault on the founding ideals to be so systemic.
The Question of Nationalism | Part 4 – Patriotism, Not Nationalism
Does the nationalism embraced by so many Republicans under Donald Trump’s sway look like the civic virtue of patriotism?
The Question of Nationalism | Part 3 – Patriotism and Nationalism
Rather than a form of nationalism, patriotism is its antithesis.
The Question of Nationalism | Part 2 – America’s Unique Nation
The United States is distinct because it is predicated upon ideals. Its history stands apart from the creation of other early-modern nations.