Author Archives: Discipulus Publius

The Liberal Mindset: The Distastefulness of Conservatism

What is it about the conservative right that the modern American liberal finds so distasteful?  This afternoon, the former Governor of Alaska, Sara Palin, had her touring bus vandalized; some individual placed a large placard on the bus that read … Continue reading

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The Non-Producing Consumer and the Slavery of Liberalism

Liberalism enslaves.  It is in the very nature of liberalism – modern liberalism – to destroy personal freedoms and enslave the weak.  Since the mid 1880s, there has been a dream held by a few members of American society that … Continue reading

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The Eroding of American Democracy

For the last couple of weeks, the nation has watched events unfold in Wisconsin and now in Indiana.  We have watched as the newly elected legislatures in both states have had to grapple with the tough economic situations, bloated state … Continue reading

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Damaging Anglo-American Relations: Ignoring Security and History

Two weeks ago, the world learned through Wikipedia that the Obama administration had agreed to give the Russians serial numbers of all Trident missiles sold to Great Britain. Earlier this year, Mr. Obama hailed France as America’s greatest ally. The United States and Great Britain have a long history of mutual defense and respect – now comes the danger of a reckless foreign policy. Continue reading

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For Every Right there is a Reciprical Responsibility

Something has been missing from American education since the mid 1980s – the simple truth that for every right that we, as Americans, enjoy, there is a just-as-equal responsibility placed on us for the ability to enjoy that right. Continue reading

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