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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Israel’s Gaza War
The Hypocrisy in the Gentile Critique of Israeli Self-Defense Introduction Israel’s Gaza War is righteous because it protects the nation’s survival against existential threats. The October 7, 2023, massacre of…
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A Story of Trump’s Authoritarianism
America’s Looming Democratic Crisis Introduction to Trump’s Authoritarianism A story of Trump’s Authoritarianism while not a new tale, is unique in American history. As prices spiked during the post-pandemic recovery, a fumbling…
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Ayn Rand and Objectivism
Connections to Neo-Liberal Politics, Globalism, and Their Effects on the United States Introduction Ayn Rand and Objectivism continue to shape political and economic landscapes, especially through their influence on Neo-liberal ideologies. Rand’s…
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Trump’s 2024 Campaign Through Six Philosophical Lenses
ly, CA Brief Introduction Trump’s 2024 Campaign promises are analyzed in this post I look at a few of Trump’s 2024 campaign promises in terms of prominent thinkers and what they might…
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Trump’s Authoritarian Threat
A Divergence from Normal Politics Trump’s Authoritarian Threat: A Brief Introduction Trump’s Authoritarian Threat is suddenly a reality in the political life of the United States. The 2024 presidential election…
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Hegel’s Dialectical Method
An Expansive Framework for Understanding Reality An Introduction to Hegel’s Dialectical Method Hegel’s Dialectical Method is the cornerstone of his philosophical methodology. Understanding the dialectical method makes reading Hegel far…
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Žižek on Religion
Understanding Three Modes of Faith Introduction to Žižek on Religion Žižek on Religion focuses on his masterful work, The Puppet and the Dwarf provides a provocative lens to examine religion,…
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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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Trump and Gaetz
Birds of a Feather on the Path to Autocracy Introduction: A Divisive Appointment Trump and Gaetz, the appointment of Gaetz to the position of Attorney General of the United…
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