Run, Tulsi, Run!
"Gabbard is an intriguing and highly charismatic person, and the push for a presidential run makes sense. I’m not a big supporter and will not gush about how great I think she is, but I do think she is a
Kansas, Venezuela and Economic Claims of Faraway Lands
In politics, it’s easy to make un-fact-checked claims about the economics of foreign countries (like Venezuela), faraway states, and everything in between. The logic is sound: if socialism, or neo-liberalism, or capitalism are working (or failing) elsewhere, it will do
How Politics Is About Culture Wars and Why It Needs To Die
I’ve dabbled into commentary on the state of American politics before but it has become evident that politics, at least in America, is no longer about policy – it’s about rhetoric and culture. Utilitarian arguments simply aren’t heard and certainly
Why Fear Change in a Broken System? – The Lowdown on Liberty
It’s already been one year since what could be the tensest presidential election in modern American history, and still, more people than ever are upset with the results of our political system today. Polls show approval ratings at historic lows,
DNC Corruption Highlights the Problem in American Politics – The Lowdown on Liberty
American politics were set ablaze this week, when new information regarding corruption within the Democratic National Committee came out involving the 2016 election. The former chair of the DNC, Donna Brazile, released information in her new book explaining that Hillary
The Senate and Caesar: Corker, Flake, and President Trump
Rebellious legislators are healthy for liberty, but only if they rectify the injustices of the failed executive. The histories of Rome and Washington have long been intertwined. Since the early days of America, the Founding Fathers ingrained law, philosophy, and even
On the Issues: Income Inequality and Taxation
Economics ought to be an area in which we’re all on the same side, because it’s just math; cold, hard, calculated objectivity. The problem is, people have feelings and aren’t always objective. Their subjective experiences, their circumstances, and their self-interests cloud
When a Red Hat Equals Genocide, Anything is Permissible
Two incidents made the rounds on social media recently. First, a young student at UC Riverside was videotaped after confiscating a red “Make America Great Again” hat from a fellow student and evident Trump supporter. In the video she’s seen holding up
A Responsible Solution to America’s Looming Student Loan Crisis
As the last reverberations of the U.S. mortgage crisis wind down and start being forgotten, another, less obvious, crisis sits on the horizon waiting to explode. The federal student loan market is a catastrophe waiting to happen, and it is
Was Jesus a Socialist?
Jesus was apparently “a socialist who would support Bernie Sanders for president.” This is the opening line to an article reporting on a poll conducted by Barna Group, in which those surveyed were asked questions concerning the compatibility of political ideas