One Thing Was Missing at the Republican and Democratic Conventions

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The national conventions are ended, and battle lines are drawn for the coming elections. Sorting through the rhetoric, something seems to be missing, and it makes this election very different from others. This election brings a change of focus that does not bode well. When billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel spoke at the Republican National Convention, … Read more

Praise for Return to Order — Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D.

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“Return to Order is a clear, engaging read that, by delineating some fundamentals of the natural order, will empower you to spot many of today’s disorders—even some you may have unconsciously bought into. Such was my experience… I was enlightened…. We are moving forward in time to a society more like times long past. Just … Read more

The Shipwreck of Secession

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Upon reading stories of sea disasters in my youth, I have often wondered what it’s like to be shipwrecked. There is an element of adventure in being marooned since one must rely upon one’s own resources. I am especially fascinated by the human element in such disasters since one must deal with other survivors. I … Read more

How the Police War Has Become a Battle of Symbols

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For some time now, America has seen massive unrest in the wake of several tragic deaths of young black men at the hands of police officers. The most important part of the debate has been separating the facts from the media myths about what actually happened. There are those who claim these incidents involve arbitrary … Read more

American Intemperance in the Twentieth Century : How the Depression Radically Changed American Life and Economy

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In his book, Return to Order, author John Horvat described a spirit of unrestraint that dominated culture and economy, which he called frenetic intemperance. The following article is part of a series of articles on American intemperance in the twentieth century written by history teacher Edwin Benson that explains some stages by which America adopted … Read more

When Greenspan Speaks, Shouldn’t Someone Be Listening?

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It used to be said that when Alan Greenspan spoke, people listened. In fact, the speeches of this Federal Reserve Chairman used to rock markets worldwide. But today, a lot has changed. No one seems to be acknowledging the alarming reports on the state of the global economy coming from very qualified minds. It is … Read more

An American ‘Brexit’ to Nowhere: Three Questions Need Answers First

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There is considerable excitement about the United Kingdom’s Brexit decision to leave the European Union. Many people rightly interpret the vote as a rejection of wrongheaded immigration policies, oppressive regulations and stifling bureaucratic rule from the central European government in Brussels. Brexit was also clearly motivated by a desire to recover national identity and help voters … Read more

Dallas: The Target Is Order

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Dallas was not just another attack by a lone shooter against defenseless civilians. Rather, it was a highly symbolic act against those who defend order. The target was order. The target was the uniforms and badges the officers were wearing. Those who died were merely representatives of order. They were the defenders of the principles … Read more

A Civics Lesson from a Zulu King

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The chaos of the present election cycle calls to mind a story about the great African king, Shaka (1787-1828), the founder of Southern Africa’s Zulu Empire. It is told that Shaka lamented the slowness of his warriors when they entered into battle. To remedy the problem, he ordered them to take off their sandals to … Read more

A Real Life Neverland For Those Who Don’t Want To Grow Up

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At CampRahh near Seattle, campers play games, take art classes, kayak, hike or engage in other activities just like summer camps across the country. Nothing would set them apart except for the fact that all of them are over 21 years of age. Camp Rahh is a summer Neverland for adults. The 47-acre escape caters … Read more