Category Archives: Philosophy
The Rejection of Pragmatism
I have hated pragmatism as a guiding philosophy since first being introduced to in in Professor Paul Martinson’s “Philosophy 101″ at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, back in 1988. Broadly and (over)simply defined, it’s the philosophy that you do whatever is … Continue reading
Why Conservatism?
Sometimes the line is only indistinctly drawn. Sometimes it’s intentionally drawn wrong. But there comes a time when a man desires to draw the line correctly, if only for his own benefit, and any onlookers who watch him in the … Continue reading
The Social Contract
There’s a general plan for success in life, which I call “The Social Contract.” As far as I know, it’s never really been written down or taught, at least in my own experience. (Never had a class in high school … Continue reading
Lock-Step, Knee-Jerk? No Thanks!
Start off with two links to two great columns by one great writer, Jonah Goldberg: Obama’s Vision for a Spartan America The United States of Sparta Unashamed Confession: I think, in many ways, the “Military Model” is the most efficient … Continue reading
Liberal SimpleThink™
From the inimitable Daniel Hannan, Conservative MEP, Great Britain: @DanHannanMEP: In defence of capitalism. Greed isn’t good but, properly harnessed, it can cause good. (Link to article here.) In Liberal SimpleThink™, ambition, gumption, perseverence, overcoming adversity – these noble traits … Continue reading
Swindlers and Thieves
I think there’s just a massive fatigue about all the rigged games we’re either forced to play or forced to watch, all of which affect us – but we, the people watching and playing, have no say-so in the rigging … Continue reading
Left vs. Right: An Illustration
Much has been made about two Liberal/Leftist “personalities” mocking GOP candidate Rick Santorum’s handling of the death of their infant boy, Gabriel, who was born prematurely and died just two hours after entering the world. The “personalities” referred to are … Continue reading
“Fairness” at the Trough
I generally part ways with Ayn Rand over her insistence that religion and religious thinking have no place in lives and livelihoods. The 60+-page diatribe of John Galt in Atlas Shrugged lashes out at religious thinking pretty heavily, and my … Continue reading
Why I Hate Obamunism
For the record, here’s an alphabetical list of the “isms” that I despise: Authoritarianism Collectivism Communism Fascism Marxism (Marxism/Leninism) Maoism Obamunism – That this fits so nicely into the cavalcade of isms is remarkable. Oligarchism Socialism Stalinism Statism Totalitarianism My … Continue reading
My Own Private Idaho, er, Platform
Reading the inimitable Doc Zero, a.k.a. John Hayward, (Link: Empowering American Families), and he mentions Rick Santorum’s current surge in Iowa, and referenced Santorum’s 31-point campaign platform. Which got me to thinkin’… I’d like to outline my OWN Private Platform, … Continue reading