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As a good friend once said, “If you are confused and wish truly to understand, a good starting point is to follow the money.”
Now that the challenger has become the mainstream, they want the state to protect their interests.

This is not inconsistent, as their true goal never was a more “free” or “just” society, but rather a more profitable environment for themselves. 2/2
December 5, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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Cox Richardson, in her incisive fashion, expands on Cas Mudde’s contention that the fight isn’t with the “right wing,” it is to strengthen liberal democracy. John Rawls’ principles of justice and truth are necessary tools for that process.
November 30, 2024
Cas Mudde, a political scientist who specializes in extremism and democracy, observed yesterday on Bluesky that “the fight against the far right is secondary to the fight to strengthen liberal democra...
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December 2, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Check out 24 November NYTimes Guest Essay from Daniel Chandler, referencing the 1971 “epoch-defining treatise,” A Theory of Justice, by political philosopher John Rawls, whose vision is the creation of a healthy, vibrant and egalitarian community and society. A resounding message for our times.
November 25, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Honouring the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who died one day and 51 years ago today
November 23, 2024 at 2:47 PM
My handle honours Adam Gopnik, whose book, 1000 Small Sanities provides a most satisfying understanding of liberalism. I left both Twitter and Facebook years ago, in despair over their sometimes desperately inappropriate content, and I have high expectations of this platform.
November 19, 2024 at 11:47 PM