Category Archives: Politics and Economics

Fearless Girl and Politics, Part 2

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Fenster

Fenster writes: In last May’s UR blog post about Fearless Girl and politics I wrote that a Village Voice article on the subject won’t be the last word on the issue, mainly because there can never be a last word … Continue reading →

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Notes on Stephen Hicks’s “Explaining Postmodernism”

Posted on September 28, 2017 by The Mistaken

The Mistaken writes: Explaining Postmodernism is the clearest book I’ve read on postmodern theory and how it fits into our current political climate. Stephen Hicks is a professor of philosophy at Rockford University in Illinois, with a PhD in Philosophy … Continue reading →

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Book Notes: “A Disease in the Public Mind”

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: All of the brouhaha over Confederate statues has rekindled my interest in the Civil War, so I decided to work my way through some of the books that have been cluttering my shelves. The first one is this … Continue reading →

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RESIST!

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: It’s only 15 minutes into the rally and you’re pooped already? Come on sugar, you got a long climb ahead of you if THE NAZIS! are going to be defeated.

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Happy All American Family Stock Photos

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Try it yourself!

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Juxtaposin’: Liberty Leading the People

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: HT to Fenster for coming up with this idea.

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In the End, Progressivism Will Evaporate

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: I’ve been indulging in some pop psychology of the liberals I’ve encountered lately. No need to explain why! It’s quite a spectacle many of them have put on for us, full of sound and fury, but … Continue reading →

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Meme Time

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: I made this meme. Please share if so inclined.

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Progressivism = Will-To-Power

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Here’s the easy key to understanding what the left does and says these days: it’s all, 100% an expression of the will-to-power. Only the rank and file useful idiots actually make an attempt to “believe” the … Continue reading →

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Question Du Jour: Orwell on Fascism

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In 1946, Orwell wrote: The word Fascism has now no meaning except in so far as it signifies ‘something not desirable’. In the ensuing seventy years, do you think the meaning of “fascism” has become clearer or muddier?

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