SODOM & GOMORRAH: In this section, I justify the scope of the study and explain my method. If I demonstrate that fascism could rise again, the current order will be forced to deal with the consequences.  The destruction caused by Nazism goes without saying.  Over 12 million people were systematically organized and exterminated in death camps across Europe.  Thousands of … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: In this series, we examine Nazi mysticism and the failure of non-mythical politics. By examining the Nazi myth seriously, we can gain insight into how such an insane ideology could so soundly defeat liberal opponents at home. The thrust of the argument is that secular liberalism cannot survive a conflict with mythical politics. The defeat of Nazi Germany … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: In a policy manifesto published yesterday in the Russian state-owned Moskovskiye Novosti, Vladimir Putin lashes out at American foreign policy ambitions. This comes in contrast to efforts made by President Obama to improve relations with the former Cold War adversary. The stance made by Putin is nothing new. He and other Russian politicians have long … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Everyone seems in agreement that corporate influence in politics is bad. Tea Party Republicans are upset that Mitt Romney's political action committee (PAC) is able to outspend their favored candidates. Liberal Democrats say that Wall Street is silencing the voices of the poor. Libertarians suggest that if the government was smaller, super PAC's would … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Rick Santorum has gained popularity for allegedly being a "social conservative." Santorum claims that the American Constitution should be read "in the context of" the Declaration of Independence. Is this a legitimately right wing stance, or is it another instance of Republican schizophrenia? The Economist recently covered this issue and argued that the … [Read more...]