Posting #1 on a series of short posts to illustrate Why Philosophy Matters: One of the most common counter arguments I get from pro-Trump folk after they’ve exhausted their Sean Hannity talking points is “don’t cha want Trump to succeed?” This question is a trap! If you say yes, then you’ve conceded to lose the debate, but … Continue reading On Presidential Success
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GOP Debate: Reductio ad Absurdum
I watched the GOP primary debate on youtube (so I can pause and rewind) and took extensive notes, with the goal of examining the quality of the debate (rather than the content itself). The following is a short summary of my notes: There were 146 total response to questions. Of the 146 responses they actually … Continue reading GOP Debate: Reductio ad Absurdum
The Allure and Illusion of Donald Trump
The Allure As Carly stated, the popularity of Donald Trump is rooted in an “anger” with the politics-as-usual status quo of Washington[1], and although I agree with the sentiment of that assessment, I think the allure of Trump is more evident in the response of his GOP opposition than in the “angry” followers responsible for … Continue reading The Allure and Illusion of Donald Trump
Nothing's Sacred 