Philip Dru and the 16th Amendment

Edward M. House, an influential advisor during Woodrow Wilson’s administration, wrote Philip Dru: Administrator (1912) during the beginning of the Progressive Era. Rapidly, U.S. politics became dominated by Progressive idealism and the hope for a brighter future. All of the country’s past classical liberal ideals regarding federalism, constitutionalism, limited government, free trade, non-interventionism, etc., were … More Philip Dru and the 16th Amendment

Shattering Marxism

If the capitalist West wishes to vanquish any legacy of Karl Marx, it must attack the foundation he built on. If his underlying assumptions are thwarted, the entire socialist dogma will crumble. But that will only happen if socialism is recognized as not only impractical but also deeply immoral and if its foundation is shattered.  … More Shattering Marxism

Defining Success

“Success” is a term used a lot in modern hustle culture. The problem is that most people intuitively use the word in a way that is contrary to how they may verbally define it. To solve this problem, success must be defined clearly and used appropriately.  Material success must be distinguished from success as a … More Defining Success

‘Passion and Purity’ by Elizabeth Elliot

Passion and Purity is a book dealing with the passionate torments plaguing adults and adolescent children. Elizabeth Elliot wrote it, journaling the mistakes and successes in her relationship with the missionary Jim Elliot. As anyone growing up, she went through periods of heartache and sadness, joy and relief. The book doesn’t elaborate on detailed instructions … More ‘Passion and Purity’ by Elizabeth Elliot

The Dirty Little Secret Colleges Won’t Tell You

Many people worry about the rising costs of obtaining a college degree, a problem that’s largely aided by the student loan industry. The worries are real. When foreign labor enters the picture, the problem gets worse. Americans who spent $100,000 on a degree can compete with cheaper foreign labor. Often, the foreign competition has degrees … More The Dirty Little Secret Colleges Won’t Tell You