Tag Archives: Abraham Lincoln

Trump, supremacism and political extremism

Posted on June 6, 2017 by lawrence serewicz

“As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy.”– Abraham Lincoln Donald Trump has made America … Continue reading →

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Libertarianism’s hidden shadow: Tyranny

Posted on July 5, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

For most people the word libertarian makes them think of liberty. Libertarians want to ensure individual freedom. At the same time, people will seek libertarianism as opposed to tyranny. Despite the surface belief, I argue that it hides a tyrannical … Continue reading →

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A Partial Commentary on Howse’s Leo Strauss: Man of Peace

Posted on February 21, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

Prefatory remarks.[1] Professor Howse has written an ambitious book to make the case for Leo Strauss as a man of peace and to defend him from his critics. That he has to meet both charges is indicative of the state … Continue reading →

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Ferguson and the return of Martin Luther King’s dream

Posted on November 27, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

Indicting Darren Wilson will not end racism. It will not even begin to end racism in America. It will not send a message to racist cops. It will not stop black men from being shot by the police. What we … Continue reading →

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Edward Snowden and America’s suicide

Posted on February 12, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

The Snowden revelations are a wakeup call for the United States. He and his promoters have preached a jeremiad, but not the one most people believe they are hearing. Most people will believe they are trying to wake America up … Continue reading →

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