America should ban abortion. In this episode, I make the case for why abortion should be banned, and how to do it legally.
We Should Ban Abortion | Why We Should And How We Do It
152. Where’s The Line Between Politics And Morality?
When can we legislate an opinion? Who is to say that an opinion is a fact? The left has long called to bring the personal into politics, while also calling to keep politics away from people's private decisions. These two things cannot exist together in one's mind.
95. Why We Have The Right To Guns
The Second Amendment debate has recently heated up quite a bit due to new laws that Virginia is trying to pass to restrict gun ownership. Today we’ll go through 4 reasons as to why we have the right to guns.
84. The 80/20 Rule Of Politics
The 80/20 rule is often used to find the highest value next steps. You should ask, "how can 20% of the effort get me 80% of the way to the place I want to be?" When I saw Larry Sharpe's tweet about this, I knew he'd struck a cord
37. Restoring Civility In America
With a week filled with obvious signs of escalation from rhetoric to real threats of violence and even ideologically driven violence, it seemed necessary to address this boiling over of the public discourse.
17. The Value Of The Individual
The idea of the individual is unique, but how does it interact with hot-topic issues? Why is not only the idea of the individual important, but the person important?
13. Talking Ideas, Not People
"Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds Discuss People." This quote is often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, but its origins are unclear. The truth in it is indisputable, however. As we look around us, it is apparent that the small minds talk about people, while great minds talk about ideas. This doesn't... Continue Reading →
QUOTE: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong. -Jean-Jacques Rousseau This has become apparent in recent years as hysteria has swept across the country, and even the world. The loudest voices rise to the top, and they shout down opposition, using insults to ostracize political opponents. But, no good idea requires... Continue Reading →
My Experience At The Free State Project’s Liberty Forum
The Free State Project has committed itself to making New Hampshire a beacon for freedom and example of liberty. Thousands of people have committed to moving to New Hampshire to take part in this project, and Liberty Forum is there a conference that helps them bring people into the project. This is just a little insight into what their project is and my experience in New Hampshire and with Liberty Forum.
Book Review–The First Philosophers
As you know, at the Conversation of Our Generation, we are trying to build a dialogue and discuss the ideas that affect our society, culture, politics and philosophy. As we discuss the ideas that will define our generation, it is important to look back at the foundations of thought. This book is great for understanding how the dialogue developed and how these ideas are still relevant today.
Machiavellian: A Satanic Description Or The Ultimate Compliment?
Machiavelli has become somewhat of a shadowy figure in history. He is an enigma in modern minds. However, Niccolo Machiavelli was a rather normal man devoid of evil intentions. But why has his name become synonymous with evil, shadowy plots? By understanding his life and his works, it becomes obvious what his intentions were. He... Continue Reading →
Kneeling For The Flag Is Contrary To The Stated Goal
Kneeling for the National Anthem has become a symbol of disobedient protest of police brutality. While everyone obsesses over the action, calling it un-American or a courageous act, many ignore what it truly means. The question at hand here, is not about the players' right to protest or the president's tweets or any of... Continue Reading →
Fight With Words, Not Fists
Violence is all too readily used today in our political discourse. We need to fight with words, not fists if we want to improve our politics.
