This is one of the fundamental principles of logic which everyone should know and understand, yet it is one of the principles that seem to be least known and understood. In this short lesson, we will try to explain the basic principle of contradiction and what it means in relation to logic, reason and critical … Continue reading LESSONS IN LOGIC: The Contradiction
It Was Rudely Stated, but Trump’s Tweet NOT ‘Racist!’
In the event that anyone who reads this board may be confused about this issue: Trump's tweet about the four Democratic female Representatives was not 'racist' -- period! I do not wish to spend a great deal of time on this post, but I want to make sure I make the point clearly and forcefully. … Continue reading It Was Rudely Stated, but Trump’s Tweet NOT ‘Racist!’
What Is ‘The Free Market?’
This is yet another term over which the majority of Americans harbor great confusion. So, in the interest of making it clearly understood as to how this term will be used on this board, let us define 'The Free Market.' We will start with the dictionary definition: Definition of free market : an economy operating … Continue reading What Is ‘The Free Market?’
What Is ‘Capitalism?’
Many people think they know what 'Capitalism' is, but I strongly suspect that the majority of them have a confused, incomplete or entirely false understanding of the term. Well, let's endeavor to make sure that none of us on this board suffer from ignorance of what 'Capitalism' is and what it means. As is our … Continue reading What Is ‘Capitalism?’
Only 1 Reason to Object to Asking Citizenship Question on Census
The Democrats are objecting to the inclusion of a question on the coming census that asks whether or not a person is a U.S. citizen. The objection -- at least as stated by Democrat leadership -- is that the question might 'scare' illegals into not filling out the census form at all. But why is … Continue reading Only 1 Reason to Object to Asking Citizenship Question on Census
The REAL Difference Between Socialism and Capitalism
For as much as I hear people trying to do so, I have never heard anyone explain the real difference between Capitalism and Socialism. If you understand what these two things are, the difference is actually quite easy to understand. If you have a few short minutes, I'll prove it. Capitalism is an economic* system … Continue reading The REAL Difference Between Socialism and Capitalism
I’M FREE! (Croaks the Boiled Frog from His Gilded Cage)
Is America still a 'Free' nation? By that, I mean, are individual Americans still 'Free?' I have several friends who firmly believe we are still 'Free.' I just wish I could share their optimism. Sadly, however, I am too bound by the constraints of logic and personal experience to accept their illusion as Truth. America … Continue reading I’M FREE! (Croaks the Boiled Frog from His Gilded Cage)
