Chet Bowers writes that the Republican Party is not conservative. Rather, it is better characterized as promoting market liberalism. Liberalism, too, promotes the same thing. Is it any wonder that many progressives vote, usually Democratic, with a sigh of resignation, … Continue reading →
When I first read Chet Bowers’ work, I was a little bit puzzled by his definitions of the words ‘liberal’ and ‘conservative’. Instead of falling into the swamp of the contemporary partisan divide, he goes back in history to retrieve … Continue reading →
I’ve been following the controversy surrounding the Nobel Committee’s award of the Peace prize to Barack Obama since last Friday. Frankly, I was puzzled over the decision, but when I went to the site where all of the winners of … Continue reading →
I find myself circling back to the theme of a post from March of this year, which was a review of a book, Mindful Conservatism, by Chet Bowers, by Rolf Jucker. Where did the conservatives with a coherent philosophy of … Continue reading →
Back in February, I posted a piece in which I objected to Obama’s escalation in Afghanistan. I have not changed my mind in any way. Andrew Bacevich, whom I admire greatly, wrote the following essay for The Boston Globe. Andrew … Continue reading →
It is beyond dispute that there are a substantial number of very upset people in this country these days. Between partisan politics and Tea Parties, there are a whole lot of ticked off people voicing their opinions. Most don’t know … Continue reading →
David Michael Green, not known for his optimism, has written an interesting article in which he cleverly substitutes the word “Russians” for “corporations”. Will Americans ever wake up to the enemy in our midst? Or will we continue to fall … Continue reading →
I’m intrigued with the possibilities of working to change the anti-fusion laws on the books of more than 40 states – laws that enforce the existing political duopoly and disenfranchise millions of Americans who have no way, other than attending … Continue reading →
In Changing the Powers That Be: How the Left Can Stop Losing and Win, G. William Domhoff argues that any third party is doomed before it is started because of the way the way the American electoral system is structured. … Continue reading →
Some of what I’ve posted in the last year could be understood as veering dangerously close to engaging in conspiracy theories, particularly when I have used the words “financial elite”, “oligarchy”, and “ruling classes”. There is a fine line to … Continue reading →