Rob Abiera
@robabiera.bsky.social
History is made by people living their lives. http://robabiera.com/
An examination of the ideology of the NeoReactionary Theocratic National Conservative Right
The Golden Age of Humanity? We’re Living in It.
Are we really longing for kings, clerics, and the Middle Ages? Steven Pinker and Marian L. Tupy say the new anti-Enlightenment nostalgia has it completely backward. We’re not living in ruins—we’re liv...
www.thefp.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
An examination of the ideology of the NeoReactionary Theocratic National Conservative Right
Republicans have long been anti-entitlement, but it's chilling to see far-left Democrats, who have historically prided themselves on standing up for the poor, being so willing to sacrifice SNAP recipients for the sake of health insurance for the middle class. Talk about disorienting.
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Republicans have long been anti-entitlement, but it's chilling to see far-left Democrats, who have historically prided themselves on standing up for the poor, being so willing to sacrifice SNAP recipients for the sake of health insurance for the middle class. Talk about disorienting.
"the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance"
George Washington letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, August 18, 1790
George Washington letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, August 18, 1790
Founders Online: George Washington to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode …
George Washington to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, 18 August 1790
founders.archives.gov
November 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance"
George Washington letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, August 18, 1790
George Washington letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, August 18, 1790
In the Trump Presidency, the Rules Are Vague. That Might Be the Point.
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
If Trump can admit that the Constitution forbids him from running for a third term, can he admit that it also mandates birthright citizenship?
October 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
If Trump can admit that the Constitution forbids him from running for a third term, can he admit that it also mandates birthright citizenship?
“Progress: Ten Reasons To Look Forward To The Future” is the book that opened my eyes to what Freedom has really accomplished in the world - and can continue to accomplish, if we let it.
Book Review: “Progress: Ten Reasons To Look Forward To The Future”
March 24, 2017 — Red Dirt Report
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October 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
“Progress: Ten Reasons To Look Forward To The Future” is the book that opened my eyes to what Freedom has really accomplished in the world - and can continue to accomplish, if we let it.
If you haven't yet figured out that today's worship of the arbitrary is simply an excuse to use force against anyone at any time - no reason required - you're simply in denial.
October 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
If you haven't yet figured out that today's worship of the arbitrary is simply an excuse to use force against anyone at any time - no reason required - you're simply in denial.
Reposted by Rob Abiera
In Skeptic Magazine I ask (invoking the ghost of Epstein), “If it’s outrageous when money and power enable impunity for horrible crimes, shouldn’t it be even more outrageous when the pretense of moral authority enables someone to commit even worse crime?”
www.skeptic.com/article/neve...
www.skeptic.com/article/neve...
Never Forget … or Forgive: The Ongoing Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Scandal
The sexual abuse scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein is especially outrageous inasmuch as he used his political connections (and money) to escape prosecution for so many years. But if it’s outrageous ...
www.skeptic.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
In Skeptic Magazine I ask (invoking the ghost of Epstein), “If it’s outrageous when money and power enable impunity for horrible crimes, shouldn’t it be even more outrageous when the pretense of moral authority enables someone to commit even worse crime?”
www.skeptic.com/article/neve...
www.skeptic.com/article/neve...
How do you keep up with everything that Trump is doing? By looking at underlying principles. Even the arbitrary has a reason.
October 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
How do you keep up with everything that Trump is doing? By looking at underlying principles. Even the arbitrary has a reason.
Reposted by Rob Abiera
This morning’s email from Supt. Fields is a masterclass on how to explain what is already happening (Bibles in schools, always been allowed) & what isn’t ok (Bibles as curriculum) and why (Local control!).
As a parent of two public school students, I appreciate the clear communication!
As a parent of two public school students, I appreciate the clear communication!
October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This morning’s email from Supt. Fields is a masterclass on how to explain what is already happening (Bibles in schools, always been allowed) & what isn’t ok (Bibles as curriculum) and why (Local control!).
As a parent of two public school students, I appreciate the clear communication!
As a parent of two public school students, I appreciate the clear communication!
Which is the bigger problem in the country today: the "Culture War" or the fact that the vast majority of Americans are politically homeless?
October 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Which is the bigger problem in the country today: the "Culture War" or the fact that the vast majority of Americans are politically homeless?
October 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
JB Pritzker Has Had it With Democrats Who Won’t Stand Up to Trump
www.nytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Reposted by Rob Abiera
If you feel politically homeless, you are far from alone.
"Independent voters outnumber at least one party in nearly two-thirds of the 30 states that register by party. They outnumber both parties in nine of those states."
"Independent voters outnumber at least one party in nearly two-thirds of the 30 states that register by party. They outnumber both parties in nine of those states."
The Largest Little Known Scandal in American Politics
With a closing note to my friends in the political press corps.
convulsions.substack.com
September 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
If you feel politically homeless, you are far from alone.
"Independent voters outnumber at least one party in nearly two-thirds of the 30 states that register by party. They outnumber both parties in nine of those states."
"Independent voters outnumber at least one party in nearly two-thirds of the 30 states that register by party. They outnumber both parties in nine of those states."
Abortion Bans vs. Women's Lives
YouTube video by Ayn Rand Institute
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August 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Here's a tragic story of a man whose religious faith was exploited to manipulate him into turning his back on decades of his own experience, judgement, and expertise.
American Heartland investor says he was scammed by 'God' emails; files suit, RICO complaint
Bicknell invested millions in the proposed theme park for Vinita, Oklahoma. Attorneys say he was swindled with emails from "God" and a fictional nun.
www.oklahoman.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Here's a tragic story of a man whose religious faith was exploited to manipulate him into turning his back on decades of his own experience, judgement, and expertise.