expositions and musings
“The right to agree with others is not a problem in society. It is the right to disagree that is crucial.” ~Ayn Rand
Our States, Our Rights Part 2
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Our States, Our Rights
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The New Barbarism (Conform….or Else)
Our freedom depends on our ability to persuade others in open, peaceful discussion and debate. But we have lost our ability to debate freely and civilly, so violence is now the rhetoric of the day, and suppression is the preferred method for resolving debates.
Where Does American Democracy Go From Here?
The Founders’ vision of democracy is not dying in America. It is about to blossom again.
Secession: The Long Goodbye
Political secession looms on the American horizon. The political phenomenon of secession is similar to an evolutionary phenomenon in biology. Throughout history, radical changes in the Earth’s geology have separated species apart to the point where new species...
The Elites Versus Everyone Else
There are massive social and political divides in America right now. This should not be surprising because there have been massive social and political divides throughout world history. But what lies at the root of these divides? Philosophers, professors,...
The Erosion of Our Founding Principles
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The Pursuit of Happiness
One of the most profound sentences in the Declaration of American Independence is “We are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” This sentence concisely announced the arrival of the...
We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident
As we celebrate this 4th of July holiday, it is an opportunity to reflect on the deepest meanings of the founding of America. Our country was born of more than just a rebel uprising. It was a revolution in political and moral thinking that remains unparalleled in...
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