As the world watches the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, it’s painfully clear once again that the government is not, in fact, here to help. Stories of delays in aid, bureaucratic red tape, and confusion among federal agencies abound. At best it’s gross incompetence. At worst, well… at worst it’s pretty evil. Instead of focusing on […]
I went down a bit of a rabbit hole last week, and want to share some of what I learned. Have you noticed how people who would identify as “conservative” often seem happier than their progressive or liberal counterparts? I have. So I decided to go digging. And as it turns out, this observation isn’t […]
So Biden isn’t seeking re-election. Color me shocked. And although the news of his decision to ride off into the sunset come January isn’t surprising (not many things that politicians and pundits do surprise me these days), I was a little surprised by just how emotionally attached to Biden a lot of his supporters seem […]
Whoaaaa, we’re halfway there… Speaking of things that rocked in the ’80s (and still do), remember how good the movies used to be? A few months ago, I talked about how films like The Goonies and The Lost Boys helped kids like me grow up thinking that we could literally do anything so long as we had some good […]
I don’t think anyone receiving this email would argue against the observation that there are concerted efforts by people most of us would consider the “bad guys” to influence and shape the minds of our children. A recent study by the Pew Research Center highlights a significant trend: birthrates among left-leaning individuals are lower than […]
Years ago I was coaxed into attending a hypnosis comedy show. I had never experienced nor even been witness to hypnotism, and I wondered if it was even real. Not long into the act, the hypnotist invited the audience to participate in a group demonstration in which he would persuade us that our hands were […]
Do you think people should be ashamed of their privilege? Jerry Seinfeld doesn’t, and I agree with him. He took some time to defend privilege during his commencement speech at Duke—more on that below. Privilege used to mean having certain advantages in life like money, connections, or opportunities. Well, technically, it still does mean that. […]
Are you passionate about individualism and liberty? Do you want to take action to protect and promote the values that make our society truly free? Here are some practical steps you can take to promote individualism: Educate Others: One of the most effective ways to promote individualism is to educate others about its principles and […]
Being critical and thinking independently is a challenge, no matter how old you are or how much you’ve accomplished. But it’s one of the most important things you can ever learn how to do. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So, today I want to talk about something called critical thinking. this […]
To live in a world that is truly free, we have to be able to take personal responsibility for our actions. If we don’t want to be ruled by a tyrannical government, we need to step up and show that we can take care of ourselves and our communities. Quotes: Ron Paul quotes on personal […]
