Thoughts on propaganda and partisanship with ChatGPT
I was reflecting on the idea of propaganda and started talking to ChatGPT about it. This post covers the concept of history and background knowledge being an antidote to falling for propaganda. Perhaps you will think ChatGPT is biased on the topic politics. I asked it that question later in the conversation and I want […]
Jan 6th
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued pardons to nearly 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Wikipedia This unprecedented move has sparked significant controversy and concern across the nation. Undermining the Rule of Law By pardoning those convicted of participating in the Capitol riot, the administration risks […]
From the Louisiana Purchase to Manifest Destiny: The American Empire and Trump
IntroductionThe Louisiana Purchase of 1803 is often seen as a big moment in the growth of the United States. With one deal, the country doubled in size, setting the stage for Manifest Destiny—the idea that Americans had the right to expand across the continent. This belief in expansion was tied to ideas of divine right […]
Dean Phillips
Dean Phillips officially launched his presidential campaign on October 27, 2023. His candidacy was positioned as a challenge to President Joe Biden, whom he criticized for being out of touch with the evolving needs of the Democratic Party and the broader electorate. Phillips highlighted concerns about Biden’s age and diminishing approval ratings, arguing that Democrats […]
The Wilmington Massacre of 1898: A Dark Chapter in American History and Its Lessons for Today
The Wilmington Massacre of 1898 is a dark and often overlooked episode in American history that exemplifies the destructive power of racial hatred and political manipulation. This horrific event not only reshaped the city of Wilmington, North Carolina, but also had long-term effects on race relations and politics in the United States. By understanding what […]
Sons of Wichita
There is often a focus on families such as the Romneys, Trumps, Kennedys, etc. I want to highlight another family that people should understand. The Koch Family. I will argue that they have stealthily had a greater impact on American Political life than any other family of the last one hundred years. Sons of Wichita: […]