In Defense of Personal Rule
In recent months I have published several essays arguing that the fundamental political struggle is not, in fact, between “democracy” and “authoritarianism,” but between a potential sovereign—call him a king,…
A World Without Socialism
I have been asked why I criticize liberalism here, why I criticize conservatism, and why I do not direct my fire against the third great ideology—socialism. The answer is simple:…
Gratitude for a Failing Regime
Christmas is, first and foremost, a season of gratitude—for family, for friends, for those closest to us. Yet for some people it has also become a season of gratitude for…
The Dogma of Fallen Man
I promised a series on the dogmas of deep conservatism. The following reflections draw on Arnold Kling’s concise summary. First principle: Man is fallen. For a fuller exposition, readers may…
Elon the Liberator
Why do corporations so often accept the demands of unhinged activist groups, even when doing so comes at the expense of short-term profits? Why do management teams that panic over…
Happiness and Money
As Christmas approaches, many people find themselves thinking more about relationships—and about what actually makes a human being happy. This makes it a good moment to clarify the relationship between…