A flowerpot of ashes from the fire of liberty…tokens of hope and truth preserved for future generations who dare to believe that there was once something else.

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A few random posts…

  • Inequality, part 2
    Wealthy entrepreneurs are a greater benefit to society intrinsically than through philanthropy. Furthermore, this benefit is given with "no strings attached."
  • Contempt of/for the Rulers
    One disturbing feature of civic life in 21st century USA is the mutual contempt between the ruling class and the working class
  • Left vs. Right: an alternative view
    We tend to talk about politics/government in terms of left vs. right. What does that mean? Is there another way of talking about it that makes things clearer?
  • Virtue-signaling
    A discussion of the relationship between scientism and virtue-signaling (specifically, signaling membership in the elite) in public life
  • Bad History: Original Zinn
    Howard Zinn's one-sided polemic version of U.S. history has become inexplicably influential in the teaching of U.S. history. Don't let this happen again!