Responding to Unhumans’ Praise of Pinochet
Critical Analysis Jack Posobiec picture top, Jack and Joshua Lisec in the second picture A Critical Analysis: A comprehensive examination of historical claims The book claims that the American left seeks to terrorize and dominate the United States under a communist dictatorship. The authors indicate that the American left are “unhumans”. The book has a […]
Edward Snowden and the Fight for Digital Privacy
Have you ever wondered who can see what you do online? What if someone was secretly collecting your texts, calls, and search history—without your permission? In 2013, a man named Edward Snowden made headlines around the world when he revealed that the United States government was secretly collecting huge amounts of data from ordinary people. […]
Struggle for equality in the north
What African Americans Faced During Reconstruction and Beyond When we learn about racism in U.S. history, we often focus on the South. But racism was also a big problem in the North, especially during and after the time of Reconstruction (1865–1877). African Americans who moved north after the Civil War hoped for a better life […]
The Civil War: What It Was Really About
The Civil War was one of the most important—and painful—moments in American history. Fought from 1861 to 1865, it was a war between the North (the Union) and the South (the Confederacy). It was a war over the future of the United States—and whether the country would continue to allow the cruel system of slavery. […]
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 […]
Title: Reagan, Iran, and the October Surprise: What You Need to Know
The Reagan administration is often celebrated for its role in ending the Cold War and championing conservative values in the 1980s, but there’s a dark chapter that rarely gets the attention it deserves: allegations that Reagan’s campaign worked behind the scenes with Iran to delay the release of American hostages in 1980. If true, this […]
Race in Brazil
I was in Cuiaba Brazil this last week and wanted to write a bit on how my first impression of Brazil based on my visit to Manaus in 2013 was less than accurate. In Manaus, I felt like I stood out like a sore thumb and people were constantly watching me as I was walking […]
Democracy in Chains – Public Choice Theory
Nancy MacLean’s Democracy in Chains argues that Public Choice Theory, as developed by James Buchanan and utilized by figures like the Koch brothers, has been strategically employed to mislead the public about its true goals. This “tricking” involves presenting libertarian policies as rational and necessary for freedom while obscuring their long-term aim to restrict democratic […]