“A little rebellion, now and then,”

6 Oct

It is easy to think that the United States, after having gained independence, had no problems and was rather a new fledgeling country on the brink of prosperity, power and ultimate North American hegemony. It is certainly true that the … Read More »

The Wrongly Understood, Wrongly Used, Metaphorical Philosophy of One Man

19 Aug

Many have heard in recent times the ACLU’s catchphrase, coined by their patron saint, Thomas Jefferson. That phrase is “separation of church and state”. It is has been used in Supreme Court decisions since 1879. Firstly, what did Jefferson actually … Read More »

Profiles of Great Americans: John Adams

12 Aug

“I must study politics and war that my sons might that’ve the liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.” So said John Adams, our second President, a founding father and on of the most selfless public servants America has ever seen. … Read More »

De Tocqueville’s Insights

30 Jul

In 1831, the United States was examined by a traveling Frenchman named Alexis de Tocqueville. He wrote a book on what he observed while in America. Today this book is called “Democracy in America” but the original title was “The … Read More »