Month: February 2022
Conservative Political Beliefs: A Guide for the Perpetually Righteous
Conservative political beliefs sit at the dinner table of politics like the relative who insists on saying grace before the meal: entrenched, respectful of traditions, and often wary of the next course — especially if it looks progressive. At the heart of conservatism is a desire to preserve the tried-and-tested,….
Rodger Cuzner: Unbuttoning the Humor of a Political Persona
Rodger Cuzner might not be the name on every billboard, but within the halls of Canadian politics, he’s somewhat of a folk hero—or at least he tells himself that. Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, this former Member of Parliament (MP) danced on the political stage for the Liberal Party….
David Burgess: Liberal Party’s Newest Charmer or Political Maestro?
David Burgess, a character who decided that the beige landscape of modern politics could use a splash of color, has been making waves within the Liberal Party. It’s not every day that someone jazzes up the political scene in Victoria, but Burgess is doing his best to stand out in….
Classical and Modern Liberalism: A Tale of Two Ideologies That Just Can’t Agree on the Party Playlist
In the grand bazaar of political ideologies, where ideas jostle for attention like vendors at a farmers’ market, liberalism stands out like an experienced auctioneer, with a history of drawing quite the crowd. Originating in the Age of Enlightenment, classical liberalism waved the banner of freedom high, championing individual rights….
The Liberal View of Politics: Left-Leaning and Loving It!
Liberalism, much like that one relative who insists on turning every family dinner into a debate club, is all about championing freedom, liberty, and the right to eat dessert before dinner if one so pleases. It’s a political and moral philosophy that rides on democracy‘s coattails, like an overly excited….
Domenico Losurdo: Liberalism with a Twist of Critique
Domenico Losurdo, an Italian philosopher and historian, might have been seen strolling through the annals of political history with a magnifying glass in one hand and a feather duster in the other, keen on exposing the dusty, often overlooked corners of liberalism. As a keen observer of historical ironies, Losurdo….
Cato Institute Liberal Leaning? Unpacking the Libertarian Paradox
Amidst the bustling political hub of Washington, D.C., the Cato Institute stands out as a bastion of libertarian thought, steadfastly championing the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Founded in 1977, it’s akin to an intellectual playground for policy wonks and liberty enthusiasts who like their….
Types of Conservative Politics: A Cheeky Guide to Right-Wing Varieties
Conservative politics shuffle to the stage with all the variety of a potluck dinner hosted by the most traditional folks in town. Imagine conservatism as the grand old oak in the political forest, with roots tangled deep in history and branches reaching out to a variety of right-leaning philosophies. From….
Fukuyama Liberalism and Its Discontents: Democracy’s Growing Pains Revealed
In the grand marketplace of political ideologies, where the shelves are stocked with collectivism, conservatism, nationalism, and various flavors of utopianism, liberalism has often strutted down the aisles like it owned the place. Francis Fukuyama famously declared that history had ended with the triumphant basket of liberal democracy and market….
