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The coming economic devastation

03/02/2025

The coming economic devastation

Trump’s aggressive policies and reckless tariff wars are pushing the U.S. economy toward an unprecedented collapse reminiscent of the disastrous Kansas experiment. His administration’s radical job cuts, trade barriers with key allies, and unpredictable decisions are destabilizing consumer confidence and sending shockwaves through every industry. The domino effect of rising inflation, a sinking GDP, and disrupted supply chains reveals an economy teetering on the edge. Ultimately, this scathing analysis warns that the hubris fueling these policies may soon trigger a harsh economic reckoning for a nation built on unsustainable practices.

Category: Politics

reality tv, social media, and the death of america

02/19/2025

reality tv, social media, and the death of america

America has always been a nation centered around the idea of individualism, but the combination of reality tv and social media have put this ethos on steroids. It's come with consequences.

Category: Culture

america did not complete the enlightenment

02/19/2025

america did not complete the enlightenment

1776 marks the first time that Enlightenment thought was able to change the direction of an entire nation. The US was the first nation founded on the principles of universal rights, even if poorly applied. Yet, our failure to consistently live up to our principles is why we fell.

Category: Philosophy

Education for the sake of education

02/19/2025

Education for the sake of education

We often think of education in terms of what job it will help someone get. We rarely approach education as a good thing in and of itself. But what if we focused our education on making good citizens, not just good workers?

Category: Philosophy

Ukraine is a warning

02/17/2025

Ukraine is a warning

Ukraine was invaded by Russia in 2014 and the world sat by. Russia escalated the conflict in 2022 and the world sat by. The US has fallen because of it. Unless democracies unite, they'll all fall one-by-one.

Category: Ukraine

Modern Manhood and its current backlash

02/17/2025

Modern Manhood and its current backlash

The 2024 US election shows without a doubt that there's a male backlash in the United States. Why is this? What are its causes? And, finally, what can be done about it?

Category: Philosophy

as the world burns: finding hope in a fascist era

02/16/2025

as the world burns: finding hope in a fascist era

Europe is on the brink of a continental war. The US is falling apart and leaving power vacuums around the globe while leaving doubt it will continue as a democracy. Is it possible to find hope in such a hopeless situation?

Category: Philosophy