The Donald

As  Donald Trump continues to shock the nation by his success in the presidential polls, we need to remember one important thing. Whether or not he wins the Republican nomination, his success indicates a deep, nation-wide frustration with the Washington establishment that is close to reaching its tipping point. Americans are not happy with the … More The Donald

On Liberty

There are some serious misconceptions in our country when it comes to the topic of liberty. Being obsessed with the idea of liberty as we are, one would think that Americans possess a clear understanding of the concept. But that simply isn’t the case. Liberty was perhaps the single most driving factor that led to … More On Liberty

Mandatory Voting?

Recent reports indicate that our president is considering taking executive action to make voting in elections required by law. The president claims that this is one of the surest ways to counteract the influence of money in politics. The motives behind such an idea are easy to discern in this particular instance, and it is important … More Mandatory Voting?

Dumbed-Down

Perhaps the most eye-opening reading I have encountered thus far comes courtesy of the great observer, Alexis De Tocqueville. His writings are filled with some of the most interesting commentary on our country that one will ever find. A Frenchman who originally came to study the United States’ penitentiary system, Tocqueville offered us a timeless outside … More Dumbed-Down