The television was on. The voices came through the screen. The same men. The same lies. They were old now. They had gray hair and soft hands. They did not run missions anymore. They did not hide in the dark. They sat under studio lights, in air-conditioned rooms, drinking coffee Continue Reading
History
The Digital Patriots vs. The Bureaucratic Swine
WASHINGTON—It’s a cold March day in the Imperial City, and the streets are full of the usual parade of zombies—politicians, lobbyists, reporters—scurrying through the halls of power like rats gnawing through the last scraps of a once-great empire. The scent of bureaucratic rot clings to the air like cheap perfume, Continue Reading
Eternal Vigilance: Foundations of Liberty
The United States was founded on principles of limited government, individual rights, and a balance of powers. These ideas, influenced by Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, emphasized the protection of natural rights—life, liberty, and property. Locke’s philosophy shaped the Founders, who envisioned a nation where government existed solely to serve Continue Reading
Eternal Vigilance: Origins of American Ideals
The foundational ideas behind the United States—limited government, individual rights, and the balance of powers—did not emerge in isolation. They are the culmination of centuries of philosophical development, stretching back to ancient civilizations. Influenced by Greek democracy, Roman republicanism, and Enlightenment philosophy, these ideas found their ultimate expression in the Continue Reading