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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Advise and Consent IS a Constitutional Duty
The Senate is Constitutionally Bound to Weigh in on Presidential Appointments, Executive Officers and Judges or Enter into Treaties Introduction to Advise and Consent is a Constitutional Duty Advise and Consent…
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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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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
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…
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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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Derrida and Judaism
Influence Beyond Belief in His Deconstructionist Philosophy Derrida and Judaism in the Context of Identity and Philosophy Derrida and Judaism focuses on a concise understanding of his approach to deconstruction as a…
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Between Athens and Jerusalem
The Ethical Synthesis of Emmanuel Levinas Introduction: Between Athens and Jerusalem Between Athens and Jerusalem takes a concise view of Emmanuel Levinas’ work that stood at the crossroads of Western…
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