Postmodernism is a philosophy that refutes the notion of objective reality. It refutes the Enlightenment notion that Man advances his situation mainly though reason. Enlightenment philosophies are the basis of modern Western democracies in general, and of the United States in particular. Enlightenment thinking stands in the way of establishing a collectivist Utopia, and so must be supplanted in the body-politic by the post-modern viewpoint. Postmodernism can be said then, to be the philosophic means to that collectivist end.
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LR Podcast, S2E44: The hot war on energy
It's official, the Russians are back on top as Christiandom's authoritarian villains after briefly being unseated by the upstart Canadians. It feels like some weird cosmic balance has been restored. Yes, that's flippant, but it does seem that someone's freedom is always being threatened somewhere.
LR Podcast S2E36: 2021 in Review, Pt 1
At the end of 2020, we had high hopes that 2021 would be a darn sight better. In some ways it was, but in many ways it wasn't and often things went sideways. This podcast covers many of the major events of 2021. #2021YIR
LR Podcast S2, E28: The Electorate Says NO
This past Tuesday, Americans across the nation said “no” to the divisive progressive Democrat agenda. Most notably, Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin, who ran a race focused on education and the economy defeated one-time governor, Terry McAuliffe. The election turned on one issue primarily, the question of who should decide what Virginia kids get taught in school, … Continue reading LR Podcast S2, E28: The Electorate Says NO
LR Podcast: Blue State Utopians and Memorial Day Message
This week's topic: Blue State Utopians and Memorial Day Message.
LR Podcast Episode 2
I talk about General Flynn and how his exoneration relates to conservatism. I review NJ Governor Murphy's "The Road Back" plan to reopen the state's economy and finally I go in-depth to talk explain conservatism.
Liberty Lost
In the name of protecting ourselves and our neighbors, we have agreed to forgo some of our basic rights. We forgo them, but we do not cede them. Some of our elected officials have mistaken this cooperation as an admission that our rights were theirs to give and thus to take away.
Opening America Back Up Without the Drama
Our leaders must establish clearly defined, objective, not subjective goals that once achieved automatically allow more and more freedom until virtually all of our pre-epidemic liberties have been restored.
What a Recovery Might Look Like, Pt 2
At this point, there will be a demand for objective numbers for beginning to lessen restrictions. The metrics should be based upon capacity versus use. The number should not be based upon there being zero deaths, as that would put the decision-makers in an impossible position.
Proposed: A COVID-19 Bill of Rights
Any restrictions of citizen's right to freely assemble, worship, or engage in commerce must include a sunset clause. There must be a date given that the measure will either expire or be renewed based upon conditions at the time.
Liberty Relearned 