Robber Barons and The One Percent
A Comparative History of Greed Across much of the Last Millennium Introduction to Robber Barons and The One Percent Robber barons and the one percent are near mirror images of greed and…
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“Advise and Consent IS a Constitutional Duty” 7 Critical Reasons Why It Matters
The Senate is Constitutionally Bound to Weigh in on Presidential Appointments, Executive Officers, and Judges or Enter into Treaties as a fundamental check on the Power of the President Introduction to…
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Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism: 1 Way of Thinking about Greed
Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism: Connections to Neo-Liberal Politics, Globalism, and Their Effects on the United States Introduction Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism continue to shape political and…
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The Progressive Dilemma
Charting a Path Beyond Authoritarianism Introduction The progressive dilemma has come to a head with the election of 2024. Progressive Americans face a pivotal moment. With Donald Trump poised to…
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Hegel’s Dialectic
What Makes it Relevant Today? Introduction Hegel’s dialectic, a philosophical method from the 19th century, remains remarkably relevant in our world today. This dialectic process, often simplified as “thesis, antithesis,…
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Marx on Late Stage Capitalism: Courage for Embracing Equitable Change
A Modern Analysis of Globalization, Income Inequality, and the Climate Crisis Introduction to Marx on Late-Stage Capitalism Marx on Late Stage Capitalism. Karl Marx’s concept of “late-stage capitalism” captures…
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Democratic 2024 Loss
Understanding the Factors Behind a Devastating Election Defeat Democratic 2024 Loss is the focus of this post. An unexpected loss for the Democrats to be sure. Yes, the Democratic Party’s 2024 election…
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Totalitarian Roots
A Reading of Hannah Arendt’s “The Origins of Totalitarianism” Introduction to Hannah Arendt’s Examination of Totalitarian Roots Totalitarian Roots takes a look at Hannah Arendt and her work on Totalitarianism…
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The Politics of Mistrust
How Identity and Reactionary Politics Fuel America’s Crisis Introduction to The Politics of Mistrust The politics of mistrust in the United States has morphed into a pervasive crisis, alienating voters across…
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Agambian Political Philosophy and The United States
Homo Sacer and the State of Exception Under a Trump Re-Election Agambian Political Philosophy: Homo Sacer and America’s Democratic Vulnerability Agambian political philosophy best addresses the threat to American…
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