The way you think determines whether you embrace freedom and liberty — or eschew them. At least subconsciously, we all have a theory of human nature. One widespread, yet false, theory of human nature: We’re determined by other people. Either … Continue reading
We talk about freedom and liberty in terms of politics and government. But freedom and liberty have more to do with psychology than with politics. Consider the psychology of shaming. If you’re a dictator, you can’t depend on government for … Continue reading
Reports of the months and years leading up to Nazi Germany generally include the following characteristics of the people of that time: Willingness to believe the narratives that fit preconceived notions, rather than objective truth; Intolerance of those with dissenting … Continue reading
To America’s Communist occupiers, it’s not a border “crisis”. It’s an opportunity for unlimited spending, unlimited election victories and unlimited power. Biden and his criminal fellows are like heroin addicts who just discovered a huge supply of their favorite drug. … Continue reading
When America’s socialists run out of other people’s money — and non-existent money fueled by fiat currency and debt — the immigration problem will be solved. I received this from a reader just today: “You may not remember me (I … Continue reading
The root of all evil is neither money nor “selfishness”. The root of all evil is the failure to THINK. The ultimate tragedy for an individual — or for a civilization — is an inability to think. Freedom is disappearing … Continue reading
Leftist: People kill people with guns. Get rid of the guns. Then there will be far fewer murders. Rational person: But what about the motivation of people who want to kill? Will that disappear when guns disappear? Leftist: No, of … Continue reading
There’s no question gun bans are coming. Biden, acting on the premises of a dictatorship, has declared that he does not have to wait. If Congress won’t do what he wants, he will issue executive orders banning guns as he … Continue reading
The weak are afraid. They obey respectfully, and grudgingly, because they fear rocking the boat. They fear condemnation by others, even if the condemnation only comes from a shrill, loudmouthed and mentally imbalanced minority. Worse than the weak are those … Continue reading
When Joe ran for President from his basement, he promised–before crowds of 5, 7 or even 10 people–that he would dispatch Irishman-turned-Latino Beto O’Rourke to “take care of the gun problem.” Not sure what happened to that promise, but the … Continue reading
When people call you “selfish”, they’re trying to intimidate you into doing what they believe you should do. Failing to do what THEY want you to do, they say, is selfish — and therefore automatically and always bad. So, what … Continue reading
So let me get this straight…COVID vaccinations will protect you and others from the virus. However, you must still social distance and wear masks (not 1 mask, but 3) AFTER getting the vaccination. Perhaps permanently, and certainly indefinitely. You may … Continue reading