Tag Archives: political philosophy

What a horrible person I am! Are you?

Posted on April 6, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

I understand that cognitive dissonance is perception of contradictory information. It is typical of politicians and other parasites on human society, I am told. It is a matter of believing two (or more) different “facts” or beliefs or values that … Continue reading →

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What is the “Republican” philosophy?

Posted on December 26, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

So, what about the GOP? Now that I have trashed the Dems – and no doubt many “left libertarians” and self-defined liberals (neo-liberals, at least), what is the philosophy of the ying to the Dems’ yang? Britannica says: “The Republican … Continue reading →

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Left-right? Thick-thin?

Posted on May 12, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Mama Liberty wrote: I am still trying to understand this left, right, thick/thin idea of libertarianism. If the non-aggression principle is the center, a great deal of all that other is bogus nonsense… but they can believe anything they want, … Continue reading →

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