2016 revisited – A Libertarian autopsy.

Thanks to Rob Walsh for the featured image. I have often heard the argument that those who agree with President Trump, or those who voted for and support Trump, are all sorts of evil people. Racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, islamophobic, ableist, xenophobic, nazis, kkk, white supremacists, fascist, traitors, and deplorable. And these arguments are the […]

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 […]