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The Great Reversal: How Social Contract Theory Became State Apologetics
Social contract theory was used to critique a form of the state, but was also used to legitimize the modern nation-state.
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Of The Elite, By The Elite, For The Elite
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Authored by John C. Eastman via The American Mind,
For generations, Democrats have portrayed themselves as the party of ordinary Americans - factory workers, waitresses, truck drivers, police officers, construction workers, and middle-class families trying to get ahead. Yet one of the most striking features of modern American politics is how often Democrat leaders, activists, and media allies seem genuinely baffled by the very people they claim to represent.
The latest example comes from Washington Post columnist Monica Hesse, whose reaction to President...
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Jul 4, 2026 / Tyler Durden
Chart Of The Day: Democrats' Patriotism Falls Off A Cliff. Here's One Reason Why
Chart Of The Day: Democrats' Patriotism Falls Off A Cliff. Here's One Reason Why
American pride remains high in absolute terms, but the trend is clear: the U.S. has shifted from being one of the world's most nationally proud countries to one that now resembles a typical Western nation.
There are multiple forces behind this decline, but the largest political signal comes from the transformation of the Democratic Party. What was once a center-left party has increasingly embraced socialism and Marxism, frequently expressing anti-American rhetoric while seeking to undermine capitalism and...
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Apr 28, 2026 / Tyler Durden
DHS To Vet Immigrants For 'Extremist Views'
DHS To Vet Immigrants For 'Extremist Views'
Authored by Guy Birchall via The Epoch Times,
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on April 27 that past statements expressing what it labeled extremist views from immigrants applying for green cards and naturalization would warrant closer scrutiny.
The DHS statement was in response to a New York Times report over the weekend that, citing internal DHS training materials, said that under new guidance introduced by the Trump administration, immigrants can now be denied a green card for expressing political opinions.
A spokesman for...
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