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.
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.
Link: He’s No Reagan
Few things give me more sorrow than to see a movement and a party that once held Reagan up as an icon turn and follow a man so completely opposite of what Reagan stood for.
My Thoughts On the Anti-Lockdown Protests
The right to peaceably assemble is an indispensable feature of our republic. But protesters in this time of pandemic should do so safely, reasonably, and responsibly, if not for the safety of their community and out of respect for those waging the front-line battle against COVID-19, then at least out of practical concern for the effectiveness of their efforts.
Link: Be Conscious of Liberty and Justice, Not Class or Ethnicity
When fueled by an agitated sense of social injustice, class and ethnic consciousness can become the greatest threats to a free society.
Procuring Toilet Paper with Social Capital
For most of us, relying on our economic capital or on government assistance alone to get through however long this season lasts would be devastating. We need one another. Now more than ever.
Link: A Profile in Virtue – George Washington
Civic and Republican Virtue were once the expectation and duty of an American citizen. It is an unfortunate reality that such ideals are generally lost in modern American society.
The Ideals of a Young Conservative Man
It’s a difficult time to be a young conservative trying to stand for his ideals. But the best times to stand for your principles are the times they are most at risk.