America, though often derided and hated — perhaps not explicitly, but silently — by the left, oftentimes experiences the opposite problem from its most ardent admirers, the conservatives. In its admiration, perhaps condensed most perfectly into what is known as the American Dream, men elevate a nation into idolization because the nation elevates men. One does not have to look far to see that in American literature, in the movies, in even the world of politics, Americans believe on a sincere level that in the United States, opportunity can be had by all who truly seek it, and that for this reason it is worthy of glorification. (more…)
28. December 2011
17. December 2011
The question of peaceable assembly and local government
The other day, I encountered an unusually poignant leftist argument, delivered in picture form. The top of the picture was a bird’s-eye view of campers outside a theater, their tents disorderly amassed in anticipation of the new Twilight film’s first showing. Atop the entire scene was a single word: LEGAL, expressing that such an act was permissible and unchallenged by government officials. (more…)
14. December 2011
The moral parameters of private lending (a case against usury)
Though buried beneath a sea of absurdities and proposed injustices, Americans should take note that some of Occupy Wall St’s demands are not entirely garbage. Aside the attempt to ban electronically recorded voting machines, perhaps the next most sensible demand concerned the abolition of debts; for while these protesters erred in requesting the relinquishment of international debts (as wars have been started for far less), it is not entirely unreasonable to wonder whether the American economy can ever truly rebound when so many — most, actually — Americans are deeply indebted to bankers, if the nation is not itself already owned by the Federal Reserve and foreign powers. (more…)
3. December 2011
Why true conservatives do not attend AIDS rallies
In the world of politics, there are perhaps fewer psychological weapons better disguised than a so-called charitable cause. For though at first some causes appear to be rooted in goodness, in empathy, and in mercy, they can oftentimes be vehicles not only to safely advance causes which many find morally offensive, but also tools to silence opponents without the perils of argument. And in this brand of political warfare, there perhaps exists no greater weapon than the fight against AIDS. (more…)
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