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Why I am Not a Socialist 0
- Culture
- July 9, 2019
I share a lot of the concerns and goals of those who describe themselves as “socialists.” More health care and housing for poor people? Great. More educational opportunities for the least well-off? Absolutely. A cleaner environment? Sure thing. Gender and racial equality? Immediately, please. Why, then, am I not a socialist? As political and economic ideas
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Three Things Wrong With “Atlas Shrugged” (That Have Nothing to Do With Objectivism)0
- Culture
- July 9, 2019
“Atlas Shrugged” tells the story of Dagny Taggart, who, while technically only the vice president of Taggart Transcontinental Railway, is the true ruling power of the company. In the face of worldwide economic crises and nefarious politicians, she struggles to save her railway and revitalize the nation. This novel has been a source of
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Three Lessons an Ancient Text Can Teach About Human Dignity 1
- Culture
- July 9, 2019
Modern society shouts for more handouts to the poor. Yet when it comes to actually giving to charity or helping those in need, less than one-third of Americans volunteered in 2017. Modern society also demands better education for children, but secretly acts like it would rather have no children at all. Finally, modern society idolizes
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The Bystander Effect: Myth or Fact?0
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- July 9, 2019
In the first part of Seinfeld’s finale, Jerry and his friends Elaine, George, and Kramer witness a carjacking. Instead of intervening to protect the victim, they stand by laughing and filming the incident. They don’t even contact the police. When a cop finally does show up, however, the group finds themselves under arrest for violating
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Cronyism vs. Free Markets in ‘Stranger Things’0
- Culture
- July 9, 2019
The newest season of Netflix’s sci-fi horror series Stranger Things released on July 4, and I’m happy to report that season 3 has a new hero, and her name is Erica. (This post focuses entirely on episode 4 of the new season, so anyone who hasn’t watched up to that point yet should beware of spoilers.) Erica
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‘Hold The Mayo’: Me and Mickey D’s 0
- Culture
- July 9, 2019
It’s nearly noon, and I need fuel – not for my car or home, but for me. And because of my budget, I need cheap fuel. It’s time for the Golden Arches. Where else can I pay less than five dollars for two chicken sandwiches – “Hold the mayo, please” – and a Diet Coke?
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