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."
  • Fundamentals (Constitution)
    Being clear about the idea of America, and where it resides: the Constitution. A discussion of what is essential and what should be modified in version 2.
  • Exposition (Anti-postmodernism)
    A modest expansion of the earlier discussion of the nature of postmodernism, based on Pluckrose and Lindsay's "two principles and four themes" outline.
  • Inequality
    Economic inequality, wealth or income, is often adduced as a problem to be fixed by Marxism. Is it really, or is it at worst a proxy for real societal problems?
  • Development (Anti-postmodernism)
    An exploration of the ways in which philosophical postmodernism is damaging USA version 1, possibly leading to the necessity of USA version 2.