A republic threatened by the tensions of empire and the rise of authoritarian demagogues. Now, where have we seen that before?
Category: Ideas
Italy, Austria and the authoritarian dilemma
A referendum in Italy and a runoff election are both tests of Europe's political future.
Death of a dictator
The death of Fidel Castro would be a good opportunity for reflection on some serious issues. Instead, many on both sides have embarrassed themselves.
We need more democracy, not less
Donald Trump's victory comes courtesy of the electoral system, not the voters' choice. And that's not something unusual.
Responsibility for Trump: Part II
Only so much responsibility attaches to party leaders; ultimately the voters are the ones who decide. In America they have decided to mostly stick with their respective parties, and nobody really seems to know why.
Responsibility for Trump: Part I
Far too few conservatives have spoken out against Donald Trump, and even those that have need to look more searchingly in the mirror.
Libertarians vs conservatives – an update
Young libertarians and conservatives attend another debate, and tell us what they think. It's interesting, and disturbing.
Two lectures, or how libertarians lost the plot
The rise of Donald Trump shows why we can't rely on libertarians to defend liberty.
Racism and the Republicans
Decisions on voting rights provide further evidence for the centrality of race to the Republican identity.
How UKIP saved the world (sort of)
Another way of looking at the Trump-Brexit analogy.
The World is Not Enough 