When did a meritocracy become a vile thing?

That merit becomes a currency in and of itself, and therefore allows that individual to gain new opportunities.

What happened to the Right?

I hear so much about the alt-right, particularly in the media. And I hear the conflation of the “alt-right,” (Neo-Nazis, White Supremacist groups, and other pseudo-fascist organizations) with the “right” and “far-right” in today’s dialogue. It is a minor thing, but it is a major thing. There is a notion of “otherness,” involved with political […]

The significance and perversion of belonging

A sense of belonging is an inherent need. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (per Thoughtco.com – also the source of the featured image), “It also includes our need to feel that we belong to a social group. Importantly, this need encompasses both feeling loved and feeling love towards others.” Belonging is an important part of the […]

The Conflagration of Capitalism and Profit

When I hear the arguments from those on the progressive/liberal/leftist side in relation to capitalism, I hear an interesting notion. Profit and Capitalism are inextricably linked, and yet profit and socialism/communism/progressivism are rarely connected. The general idea is that Capitalists are profit-focused and care little of the impact of their actions in search of profit. […]

How much is too much? – A libertarian perspective.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/15/success/abigail-disney-california-ceo-pay/index.html I had an interesting discussion with one of my coworkers yesterday. He shared an article, which I have linked above. During this discussion, he asked my opinion of the article. The gist of the article is a 4-8% tax on businesses that make over ten million dollars. The problem I have with it, is […]

Ground rules.

When engaging in a civil discourse, parties within that debate must adhere to certain agreed to principles. I will attempt to lay them out here. First and foremost, I will attempt to state my position and personal feelings on relevant political topics, refraining from assuming the intent and subconscious “bias” of the speaker. If I […]