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As the Republican party hands over the keys to the White House, both political parties brace for an incoming era of gridlock.  Republicans prepare to battle the Biden administration at every turn, and Democrats prepare to blame their own failures on the Republicans as soon as they take office.  As we’ve already discussed, periods ofContinue reading “Gridlock vs. Bipartisanship”

The internet doesn’t lack for supposedly centrist or moderate perspectives.  Most people tend to consider themselves moderates, in large part because moderation is heavily conflated with reason, and people tend to consider themselves reasonable. I am aware of my ideological positioning.  It is not at the center of any political compass; not at the middleContinue reading “Why A(nother) Centrist Column?”

Of all the supporters of segregation in history, there are few so loud and perhaps none so memorable as 4-time Alabama Governor George Wallace.  Best known for declaring “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever,” he also declared the Civil Rights Act to be “a fraud, a sham, and a hoax.” In his 1968 presidential campaign,Continue reading “What George Wallace can teach us in the era of #BlackLivesMatter”

In an ideal world, our candidate of choice would reflect our agreement with their governing philosophy, proposed policies, and history of adhering to their promises. The world is far from idyllic. In previous works, I’ve addressed how the recently inaugurated President has been hopelessly deficient. A million think-pieces attempted to advance Biden as a strongContinue reading “Why should we talk about fascism today?”

Very few things are as isolating as depression. This should raise eyebrows, as the rising generations have the highest rates of depression in recorded history.  GWF Hegel posited concepts like zeitgeist and volksgeist to describe the pervasive spirits that governed eras and people.  It is a stretch to say the spirit of our time isContinue reading “Depression Is Ours”