Top 5 Ideological Inconsistencies in Politics
Political parties breed inconsistencies. “Liberal” and “conservative” have very different meanings than what they previously held. The Republican Party, for instance, is a combination of supply-side economics, social conservatism and nationalism, while the Democratic Party is supposed to be socialist-leaning with
The Origins of the Alt-Right and the Excluded of Society
An ideology that excludes people cannot function sustainably. When a society seeks to push away large swathes of its own population, we see a backlash. This was evident during the French Revolution, the anti-colonial rebellions throughout the 20th century, and in
A Guide to the Many Smokescreens in American Politics
Since I seem to be the one coining the phrase, I might as well define what a smokescreen is: It’s a topic that holds little importance but invokes an emotional response in the realm of politics and thereby serves as
The Inescapable Self-Destruction of the Left
Recently, talk show personality Dave Rubin came out against his fellow progressives, claiming that he no longer identifies with them, saying that, “Defending my liberal values has suddenly become a conservative position.” Rubin claims that the left doesn’t believe in free
A Lot of Republicans Are Racist, But So Are Democrats!
To start this off, let's just bash Republicans a bit. Republicans: are homophobic and bigoted towards gay people in most cases. have disturbing views against Muslims which rival a pre-Hitler Germany. are totally wrong on Hispanics who are hard-working people. would
What Is White Privilege?
I’m an average white guy. I’ve been told by memes posted on Facebook and YouTube videos that I have “white privilege”. No one has ever told me that in person though, which seems strange. I can tell you that as a
Blood on the Altar of the Gods
“You shall not delay to offer the first of your ripe fruits, and of your liquors: the firstborn of your sons shall you give to me.” Many past cultures offered human sacrifices by pouring out the blood of children onto
Gary Johnson is Right About Black Lives Matter
To say the Black Lives Matter movement has had a polarizing effect on political discourse would be an extreme understatement. Since the movement gained steam in 2015, it has had a powerful effect on the public space and the shape
#AlfredOlango: Racial Politics Hit Home
(Picture: Alfred Olango, back left, seen in shooting stance while in confrontation with two officers. source: San Diego Union-Tribune) Last Tuesday a black man named Alfred Olango was killed by police in El Cajon, California after a call by the man’s sister that
What Caused the Milwaukee Riots?
As a black libertarian, I almost feel obligated to speak on matters that concern the American black community. This isn’t because I am fond of many of the political movements championed by black Americans. It is because by virtue of