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A significant faction of Americans have lost confidence in the federal government through the belief that the technocrats are acting not in the best interests of the citizenry but rather to protect their position and power in government.
George Friedman • The Storm Before the Calm: America's Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond
Opinion | Peter Thiel and the Antichrist
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And Trump faced a party organized around Hillary Clinton, who was the quintessential advocate of federal power and technocracy. The election determined nothing more than that the crisis of distrust was beginning.
George Friedman • The Storm Before the Calm: America's Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond
In fact, though, Weaver was not so much antiliberal as antimodern. This shows itself, for example, in his discussion of private property. He praises private property as “the last metaphysical right.” But although he clearly appreciates the place of private property in fostering liberty and forestalling the tyranny of the state, his defense is actua
... See moreRichard M. Weaver • Ideas Have Consequences: Expanded Edition
These Christian foot soldiers of the revolution were not at all libertarians—they wanted morality brought into every corner of public life—but the narrative of Free America gave them a common enemy. Reagan attached their agenda to the program of the business class, but the Christians always brought up the rear and never achieved their goals, becaus
... See moreGeorge Packer • Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal
I’m not writing to engage in a serious theological debate with those who’ve committed themselves to dreams and visions of dark conspiracies. I’m writing as a warning and as a call for action. Here’s the warning: While I hope and pray that protests remain peaceful and that seditious statements are confined to social media, we’d be fools to presume t
... See morefrenchpress.thedispatch.com • The Dangerous Idolatry of Christian Trumpism
“From one white person to another its [sic] on US to end White Supremacy #whitework.” Her name was Heather Marie Scholl, and McInnes’s interview with her went so viral that it has more views than all of his other episodes combined (despite other guests including such heavy hitters as Tucker Carlson and Ann Coulter).
Michael Malice • The New Right: A Journey to the Fringe of American Politics
However, those in positions of authority and responsibility in churches that “pander” are still accountable to God for the well-being of their flocks. Without clearly setting forth the boundaries and standards of the Chief Shepherd for the security of their sheep, the flocks are scattered:
Timothy Z. Witmer • Shepherd Leader
However, the commitment to protection, civil rights, and justice for LGBTQ people should be universal among Christians.