The Gospel of the Bottom Line

I’ve been walking the blocks of Chicago lately, from the glass canyons of the Loop to the bungalows of Canaryville, and I’m hearing a new kind of silence.  It’s the silence of a machine, specifically, those Waymo rigs now prowling our streets, cameras spinning like the eyes of a mechanical spider.  They call it “testing.”  Read More …

The Weaponization of Christianity

How Charlie Kirk used Christianity to divide America In the landscape of American political discourse, few figures embody the marriage of Christian identity and partisan warfare quite like Charlie Kirk.  The founder of Turning Point USA has become a fixture in Republican circles, his influence extending from college campuses to the highest levels of GOP Read More …

The Anti-Anti-Socialist GOP

Source: One, Two I see the current economic landscape shaped significantly by government policies, particularly those from the Trump administration. The continued threat and introduction of tariffs aimed at protecting America has created all of the chaos in the market, leading to increased costs for consumers and disruptions in supply chains. In response to the Read More …

The Conservative Movement Subverted the Message of Jesus

In the landscape of modern American politics, few things are as jarring as the chasm between the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth and the platform of the current Republican Party, particularly under the banner of the MAGA movement.  While the GOP has successfully branded itself as the party of “faith and family,” a rigorous examination Read More …

Democracy Erosion: Tech and Totalitarianism

GOP government pressure on Big Tech to suppress transparency tools and the targeted harassment of academics, shows a dangerous path away from democracy toward a techno-plutocracy and, ultimately, a totalitarian state.  The core concern is the administration’s active efforts to control the flow of information and eliminate checks on its power. Controlling Information, Silencing Dissent When Read More …

White-Wash Your Image?

This Slate piece by Tess Owen, titled “Trad-Wife in Chief,” profiles Katie Miller—wife of Trump advisor Stephen Miller—and her attempt to rebrand herself from a hardline government spokesperson into a “squeaky-clean” lifestyle influencer for MAGA women. </vomit> The article centers on Miller’s new podcast, which features high-profile MAGA figures (like J.D. Vance, Elon Musk, and Read More …

On Elitism and the Gated Fantasy of “Truth”

Mr. Curtis Yarvin, in his latest post, positions himself as a lonely prophet who has finally seen the obvious—the false nature of our modern narrative. While the sentiment that established narratives can be hollow is one I share, Mr. Yarvin’s delivery quickly turns his pronouncement of “truth” into a gated fantasy, accessible only to him Read More …

Who Grows the Economy Faster

Link :: Historical Review – 100 Years of Economic Data Methodology Overview But Fake News, right? This article does an analysis of the last 100 years of economic data and concludes that the economy has historically performed better under Democratic presidents. key points :: GDP Growth: Real GDP growth has been significantly higher under Democrats, with Read More …

Understanding Republican Support for Trump

Link :: 47% of Republicans would still vote for Trump even if implicated in Epstein’s crimes, survey found The survey results mentioned highlight a significant aspect of contemporary American politics, particularly regarding the support Donald Trump continues to receive from a substantial portion of Republican voters.  The survey conducted by Leger revealed that 47% of Republican Read More …

The Natal Conference

The Natal Conference, an event that has drawn attention for its controversial connections to eugenics and the political right’s increasing embrace of extreme measures regarding population and reproductive policies. The conference, organized by individuals with ties to the pronatalist movement, aims to promote higher birth rates, particularly among certain demographics, which raises significant ethical concerns. Read More …