
The Persistence of the Ideological Lie

This new ideology was defined by seven major themes: a rejection of the existence of objective truth; the use of a form of discourse analysis for explicitly political ends; an embrace of strategic essentialism; a deep pessimism about the possibility of overcoming racism
Yascha Mounk • The Identity Trap

Neutral vs. Conservative: The Eternal Struggle
slatestarcodex.comThe three political lies: 1.From Hobbes, government is not about the common good or providing basic needs. It is about preserving property. 2.From Hobbes and Locke, economics is a moral-free math. Humanity’s equality need not translate to economic equity. 3.From Smith, justice is retributive—it is about punishing rule-breakers—not about making
... See moreMichael O. Emerson • The Religion of Whiteness
