SODOM & GOMORRAH: Propaganda is interesting to look at, even (or especially) after the fact. This video made of Hollywood's support of NIRA, the New Deal, and Roosevelt's other economic policies is almost...fascistic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2zBU5XnEzs … [Read more...]
Nazi Mysticism: The Failure of Liberalism
SODOM & GOMORRAH: In this section, I discuss how liberalism failed to contend with such a powerful yet demonic ideology. The modern reader will likely find such an account to be something out of a fairy tale. It perhaps seems strange that everyday individuals would suddenly find themselves in the grip of a millenarian mania. In our age, we look down on people who behave … [Read more...]
The Schizophrenia of American Politics
SODOM & GOMORRAH: I believe that your actions should reflect your beliefs. In our age, this is a radical and dangerous stance because we are surrounded with people who are suffering from spiritual schizophrenia. A slight symptom of this schizophrenia can be seen in the current payroll tax debate. The American Democratic Party has a reputation for being progressive … [Read more...]
The Road to Serfdom
SODOM & GOMORRAH: This follows two articles that attempt to demonstrate that Dr. Mises and Dr. Hayek were closet fascists. The fear of knee high leather boots might be the only reason the acclaimed Mises Institute doesn't have a swastika on their coat of arms. Naturally this author is joking. Libertarians really do believe they're fighting fascism; in fact, their very … [Read more...]