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#30 - Dawn of the Meta-Modern Republic

Post-modernism was all about creating a flat moral landscape through deconstruction. Irreverence and ironic cynicism took aim at and demolished the ethical hierarchies that structured the cultural, economic, and political traditions of the West. Gone were the grand patriotic narratives and transcendent religious beliefs, our prior notions of progress were slammed into a brick wall, objectivity was torched and relativism turned honest communication into a dialectical circus, everything g...

Dawn of the Meta-Modern Republic

Post-modernism was all about creating a flat moral landscape through deconstruction. Irreverence and ironic cynicism took aim at and demolished the ethical hierarchies that structured the cultural, economic, and political traditions of the West. Gone were the grand patriotic narratives and transcendent religious beliefs, our prior notions of progress were slammed into a brick wall, objectivity was torched and relativism turned honest communication into a dialectical circus, everything g...

#29 - Twilight of the Post-Modern Idols

If we look around, it certainly appears that the woke narrative has ascended into a golden age. These post-modern idols seem to be towering over our society casting their shadow over everything: media, corporations, pop culture, schools, politicians, the United Nations, and even institutions like the military and the intelligence community. If there is any doubt as to how prominent the woke narrative has become, we just have to look at the severity of the social ostracism inflicted upon...

Twilight of the Post-Modern Idols

If we look around, it certainly appears that the woke narrative has ascended into a golden age. These post-modern idols seem to be towering over our society casting their shadow over everything: media, corporations, pop culture, schools, politicians, the United Nations, and even institutions like the military and the intelligence community. If there is any doubt as to how prominent the woke narrative has become, we just have to look at the severity of the social ostracism inflicted upon...

#28 - National Strength & Freedom of Will

There has been a lot of interesting commentary lately about America’s position in the world as the leading superpower. On one hand, some are going back to 1917 and questioning the wisdom of the United States’ involvement in the First World War. Is it strange that America First patriots would go back and yield the 20th century to Germany but now wince at the idea of China leading the 21st? On the other hand, some are looking forward to the future and coming to terms China becoming the ne...

National Strength & Freedom of Will

There has been a lot of interesting commentary lately about America’s position in the world as the leading superpower. On one hand, some are going back to 1917 and questioning the wisdom of the United States’ involvement in the First World War. Is it strange that America First patriots would go back and yield the 20th century to Germany but now wince at the idea of China leading the 21st? On the other hand, some are looking forward to the future and coming to terms China becoming the ne...

They Shall Not Pass

Last week in France, a group of retired military generals signed an open letter imploring President Macron and other members of the French government to address the “mortal dangers” facing their nation. The signatories of this letter accused their political leaders of not only failing to enforce existing laws but also dishonoring their culture and history. It is not clear at this time what will come of this. Will the generals put down their pens and draw their swords? It seems very unl...

#27 - They Shall Not Pass

Last week in France, a group of retired military generals signed an open letter imploring President Macron and other members of the French government to address the “mortal dangers” facing their nation. The signatories of this letter accused their political leaders of not only failing to enforce existing laws but also dishonoring their culture and history. It is not clear at this time what will come of this. Will the generals put down their pens and draw their swords? It seems very unl...

The End of the Beginning

The Galloway Institute began as a reaction to reading a quote from Cicero in our college dorm. You keep talking about those celestial phenomena, whereas I should regard what happens before our very eyes as more worthy of study. Why, do you enquire how two suns can be seen, but not why in one country there are now two people's and almost two nations? Take my advice, then, my young friends, and don't worry about the second sun. It may not exist at all; or, as it has been seen, let it e...

#26 - The End of the Beginning

The Galloway Institute began as a reaction to reading a quote from Cicero in our college dorm. You keep talking about those celestial phenomena, whereas I should regard what happens before our very eyes as more worthy of study. Why, do you enquire how two suns can be seen, but not why in one country there are now two people's and almost two nations? Take my advice, then, my young friends, and don't worry about the second sun. It may not exist at all; or, as it has been seen, let it e...

#25 - Gaining the Archetypal Advantage

Labels help us understand our place in the political landscape. Generally, there are three different types of political labels: positional, ideological, and practical.    Conservative and liberal are positional labels that distinguish those who hold cultural and political power from those who do not (or to a lesser degree). Left and right are ideological labels that encompass all the different theories explaining how we should live and why. Lastly, Republican and Democrat are practica...

Gaining the Archetypal Advantage

Labels help us understand our place in the political landscape. Generally, there are three different types of political labels: positional, ideological, and practical.    Conservative and liberal are positional labels that distinguish those who hold cultural and political power from those who do not (or to a lesser degree). Left and right are ideological labels that encompass all the different theories explaining how we should live and why. Lastly, Republican and Democrat are practica...

The New-Right: In Search Of Glory

The failed systems and abusive policies supporting the Establishment's rule routinely manifest in broad daylight for the whole world to see. Even more damaging, the woke narrative has compromised the Unity of the American people and plunged us into a bitter ideological civil war. Chaos was lurking at our door and we invited it in. The regime is in peril, but these difficulties will inspire the noble and heroic spirit within mankind to reawaken.   Chaos provides opportunities to find g...

#21 - The New-Right: In Search Of Glory

The failed systems and abusive policies supporting the Establishment's rule routinely manifest in broad daylight for the whole world to see. Even more damaging, the woke narrative has compromised the Unity of the American people and plunged us into a bitter ideological civil war. Chaos was lurking at our door and we invited it in. The regime is in peril, but these difficulties will inspire the noble and heroic spirit within mankind to reawaken.   Chaos provides opportunities to find g...

#24 - The New-Right: In Search Of Glory

The failed systems and abusive policies supporting the Establishment's rule routinely manifest in broad daylight for the whole world to see. Even more damaging, the woke narrative has compromised the Unity of the American people and plunged us into a bitter ideological civil war. Chaos was lurking at our door and we invited it in. The regime is in peril, but these difficulties will inspire the noble and heroic spirit within mankind to reawaken.   Chaos provides opportunities to find g...

#23 - The New-Right: Wrestling With Destiny

For the New-Right, Red States are really one of the only remaining institutions from which the Establishment + woke hegemony can be challenged. So when the deep-red legislature of South Dakota sent a bill that would prohibit transgender women from competing in female sports to the governor's desk, the New-Right was expecting an easy cultural victory on this salient issue. Governor Kristie Noem was a rising star in the GOP due to her resilient stand to keep South Dakota open amidst the ...

The New-Right: Wrestling With Destiny

For the New-Right, Red States are really one of the only remaining institutions from which the Establishment + woke hegemony can be challenged. So when the deep-red legislature of South Dakota sent a bill that would prohibit transgender women from competing in female sports to the governor's desk, the New-Right was expecting an easy cultural victory on this salient issue. Governor Kristie Noem was a rising star in the GOP due to her resilient stand to keep South Dakota open amidst the ...

#22 - The Danger of a Woke Military

The media leads American politics through a weekly ritual of shock, outrage, and division. Tucker Carlson (a frequent effigy) became the apex of last week's frenzy after drawing attention to the varying a key difference between the US. and Chinese militaries. While Xi Jinping is growing its fleet, the Biden administration is designing flight suits for pregnant women and reforming female hair style protocols. The danger of the woke military is the signal it sends to adversaries around t...

The Danger of a Woke Military

The media leads American politics through a weekly ritual of shock, outrage, and division. Tucker Carlson (a frequent effigy) became the apex of last week's frenzy after drawing attention to the varying a key difference between the US. and Chinese militaries. While Xi Jinping is growing its fleet, the Biden administration is designing flight suits for pregnant women and reforming female hair style protocols. The danger of the woke military is the signal it sends to adversaries around t...

The "Old-Right": Trapped Inside the Belly of a Whale

We discuss the recent skirmish on the liberty-minded-front initiated by National Review's Jack Butler's and his article titled "Wait Just One American Moment." The back and fourth that ensued between the "Old-Right" and the "New-Right" is worth talking about because it represents the archetypal death and rebirth of ideas. Individual liberty, constitutional government, free markets, and small government are all ideas that inspire the weaker power in the political landscape. They have be...

#21 - The "Old-Right": Trapped Inside the Belly of a Whale

We discuss the recent skirmish on the liberty-minded-front initiated by National Review's Jack Butler's and his article titled "Wait Just One American Moment." The back and fourth that ensued between the "Old-Right" and the "New-Right" is worth talking about because it represents the archetypal death and rebirth of ideas. Individual liberty, constitutional government, free markets, and small government are all ideas that inspire the weaker power in the political landscape. They have be...

#20 - America's Political Landscape

Our politics are in crisis. Things seem to be falling apart and everyone is frustrated for some reason or another. Unfortunately, America's political landscape is an evolving patchwork of messy labels and confusing dynamics, so it is quite difficult to put our finger on the source of our troubles. Trying to make sense of America's political landscape is paramount because, in order to overcome a crisis, we must have the discipline to truly understand it.  Our analysis begins by looking ...

America's Political Landscape

Our politics are in crisis. Things seem to be falling apart and everyone is frustrated for some reason or another. Unfortunately, America's political landscape is an evolving patchwork of messy labels and confusing dynamics, so it is quite difficult to put our finger on the source of our troubles. Trying to make sense of America's political landscape is paramount because, in order to overcome a crisis, we must have the discipline to truly understand it.  Our analysis begins by looking ...

#19 - 1776 Report

American politics is broken and there seems to be no vehicle available to fix it. The two parties are controlled by a corrupt establishment and the Presidency can only sustain a populist movement for four to eight years. With no inspiring alternatives on the horizon, people are embracing political power games and even joining ill-informed crusades against boogeymen like hedge funds instead of addressing the root causes of our political crisis.   So where in the country are we seeing ...

1776 Report

American politics is broken and there seems to be no vehicle available to fix it. The two parties are controlled by a corrupt establishment and the Presidency can only sustain a populist movement for four to eight years. With no inspiring alternatives on the horizon, people are embracing political power games and even joining ill-informed crusades against boogeymen like hedge funds instead of addressing the root causes of our political crisis.   So where in the country are we seeing ...

#17 - The New Narrative

I think it is fair to say that many people are fatigued with politics today. Americans are bitterly divided, and people have become entrenched, viewing politics as a death-match between left and right, liberal and conservative, Democrat and Republican. These traditional narratives provide no hope, no excitement, and no enthusiasm. They have become incredibly toxic and shown an increasing willingness to gamble our Republic away by playing dangerous power games against one another.   Bu...

The New Narrative

I think it is fair to say that many people are fatigued with politics today. Americans are bitterly divided, and people have become entrenched, viewing politics as a death-match between left and right, liberal and conservative, Democrat and Republican. These traditional narratives provide no hope, no excitement, and no enthusiasm. They have become incredibly toxic and shown an increasing willingness to gamble our Republic away by playing dangerous power games against one another.   Bu...

#16 - Thucydides On Civil War

With the recent uptick in Civil War rhetoric, Jeff and I thought it might be wise to reflect back on the brutal nature of civil wars and the moral imperative to avoid them at all costs. To assist in this effort, we will turn to an Ancient Greek historian named Thucydides and focus on several passages detailing the Corcyraean Revolution. In the opening years of the Peloponnesian war, the island of Corcyra was engaged in a horrific civil war between Democrats and Oligarchs.   Thucydide...

Thucydides On Civil War

With the recent uptick in Civil War rhetoric, Jeff and I thought it might be wise to reflect back on the brutal nature of civil wars and the moral imperative to avoid them at all costs. To assist in this effort, we will turn to an Ancient Greek historian named Thucydides and focus on several passages detailing the Corcyraean Revolution. In the opening years of the Peloponnesian war, the island of Corcyra was engaged in a horrific civil war between Democrats and Oligarchs.   Thucydide...

The Fall Of Trump

In Episode 15 of the Galloway Institute podcast Jeff and I discuss the Fall of Donald Trump.   The 45th President was the focal point of much controversy over the past four years. After a heated election, millions of Americans were left feeling that their concerns over election integrity were not taken seriously and left unresolved.   Things came to a head on January 6th in what will henceforth notoriously be referred to as the Capitol Siege. Since that day, a torrent of angry and m...

#15 - The Fall Of Trump

In Episode 15 of the Galloway Institute podcast Jeff and I discuss the Fall of Donald Trump.   The 45th President was the focal point of much controversy over the past four years. After a heated election, millions of Americans were left feeling that their concerns over election integrity were not taken seriously and left unresolved.   Things came to a head on January 6th in what will henceforth notoriously be referred to as the Capitol Siege. Since that day, a torrent of angry and m...

Introduction

2020 Review

Today we wrap the year 2020. There's an old Chinese proverb that proclaims “I hope you live in interesting times” and whether that means good or ill, I think we can all agree that 2020 was interesting, to say the least. We realize this year has been trying for everyone on many different levels and while we talk about the craziness of COVID-19 and the chaos of the election, we also talk about how we believe that this year showed that a new political narrative is necessary to unify peopl...

#14 - 2020 Review

Today we wrap the year 2020. There's an old Chinese proverb that proclaims “I hope you live in interesting times” and whether that means good or ill, I think we can all agree that 2020 was interesting, to say the least. We realize this year has been trying for everyone on many different levels and while we talk about the craziness of COVID-19 and the chaos of the election, we also talk about how we believe that this year showed that a new political narrative is necessary to unify peopl...

#13 - Election Musings

Today we dive into the most pressing of current events, the ongoing struggle in the presidential election. We talk about the most recent news regarding the election, before diving into a couple of different scenarios around the election itself, including a lively discussion of what Trump would do if voter fraud was proven as fact. We will also discuss the possibility of a new political party rising with Trump at the lead, and how that would affect political power in America.   So let...

Election Musings

Today we dive into the most pressing of current events, the ongoing struggle in the presidential election. We talk about the most recent news regarding the election, before diving into a couple of different scenarios around the election itself, including a lively discussion of what Trump would do if voter fraud was proven as fact. We will also discuss the possibility of a new political party rising with Trump at the lead, and how that would affect political power in America.   So let...

#12 - Cold Civil War

In Episode 12 of the Galloway Institute Podcast, Jeff and I discuss the Cold Civil War currently consuming American politics. It is important to remember that politics is the challenge of how many different people can live peacefully together. Today, we are really struggling with this challenge because people are divided on fundamental issues.   As a result; politics has become an incredibly sensitive and emotional matter. People are losing respect for one another; resentment is today...

Cold Civil War

In Episode 12 of the Galloway Institute Podcast, Jeff and I discuss the Cold Civil War currently consuming American politics. It is important to remember that politics is the challenge of how many different people can live peacefully together. Today, we are really struggling with this challenge because people are divided on fundamental issues.   As a result; politics has become an incredibly sensitive and emotional matter. People are losing respect for one another; resentment is today...

We Are the Masters Of Our Fate

In Episode 11, Jeff and I explain how we hope the Galloway Institute can inspire people who feel politically homeless. Ultimately, we are the master's of our own fate. If we want healthier politics, if we want to bridge the political divide, and become a more unified people, then we need to be ambitious, step up, and lead.     All too often, liberty minded voices get stuck in the commentary trap. Rather than stepping up to lead, many get too comfortable taking their ques from their op...

#11 - We Are the Masters Of Our Fate

In Episode 11, Jeff and I explain how we hope the Galloway Institute can inspire people who feel politically homeless. Ultimately, we are the master's of our own fate. If we want healthier politics, if we want to bridge the political divide, and become a more unified people, then we need to be ambitious, step up, and lead.     All too often, liberty minded voices get stuck in the commentary trap. Rather than stepping up to lead, many get too comfortable taking their ques from their op...

#10 - Break on Through

Episode line-up: [0:00] - Biden-Harris Paternalism We discuss how paternalism is fundamentally flawed and repugnant political philosophy, and why the Individual must always exist at the center of this relationship.  [7:34] - Democrats Demand Medicare For All When faced with the question, "how do we provide the highest quality healthcare to the greatest number of people?" many immediately point to the need for a single payer, medicare-for-all system. Can we help remedy the inequities...

Break on Through

Episode line-up: [0:00] - Biden-Harris Paternalism We discuss how paternalism is fundamentally flawed and repugnant political philosophy, and why the Individual must always exist at the center of this relationship.  [7:34] - Democrats Demand Medicare For All When faced with the question, "how do we provide the highest quality healthcare to the greatest number of people?" many immediately point to the need for a single payer, medicare-for-all system. Can we help remedy the inequities and ...

Break on Through

Episode line-up: [0:00] - Biden-Harris Paternalism We discuss how paternalism is fundamentally flawed and repugnant political philosophy, and why the Individual must always exist at the center of this relationship.  [7:34] - Democrats Demand Medicare For All When faced with the question, "how do we provide the highest quality healthcare to the greatest number of people?" many immediately point to the need for a single payer, medicare-for-all system. Can we help remedy the inequities...

#9 - Political Metamorphosis

Episode Line Up: [0:00] - Election Update The 2020 Presidential Election is still very much alive. Tensions are high, and each side is clinging to contradictory narratives. On the one hand, Biden is the undisputed victor, he is now the President-elect, voter fraud is either inconsequential or a conspiracy theory, and Trump refusal to concede is an existential threat to American democracy. On the other hand, people believe Trump had his reelection stolen from him by the same crowd that...

Political Metamorphosis

Episode Line Up: [0:00] - Election Update The 2020 Presidential Election is still very much alive. Tensions are high, and each side is clinging to contradictory narratives. On the one hand, Biden is the undisputed victor, he is now the President-elect, voter fraud is either inconsequential or a conspiracy theory, and Trump refusal to concede is an existential threat to American democracy. On the other hand, people believe Trump had his reelection stolen from him by the same crowd that...

Election Post-Mortem

Episode Lineup: [0:04] - Election Fallout Election night was quite the wild ride and its not over yet. Expectations were crushed on both sides, skepticism over the integrity of our election system looms, and a bitter power struggle in the courts is being teed up as we record this show. We give our thoughts on the initial election fallout as of Thursday November 5th.  [11.18] - Election Reform Ideas One thing we learned from the 2020 election is that our voting system needs upgraded....

#8 - Election Post-Mortem

Episode Lineup: [0:04] - Election Fallout Election night was quite the wild ride and its not over yet. Expectations were crushed on both sides, skepticism over the integrity of our election system looms, and a bitter power struggle in the courts is being teed up as we record this show. We give our thoughts on the initial election fallout as of Thursday November 5th.  [11.18] - Election Reform Ideas One thing we learned from the 2020 election is that our voting system needs upgraded....

Election 2020

Episode Lineup: [1:32] - Trump's First Term We reflect on Trump's first term, and discuss how the political landscape really hasn't changed much since 2016. [17:12] - Final Predictions We give our final predictions on who we think will come out victorious on election night. Trump has the incumbency advantage, and has four years of experience under his belt now. Can Biden pull off a victory? [29.40] - Preview: Trump Victory What will happen if Trump wins and gets a second term? Wha...

#7 - Election 2020

Episode Lineup: [1:32] - Trump's First Term We reflect on Trump's first term, and discuss how the political landscape really hasn't changed much since 2016. [17:12] - Final Predictions We give our final predictions on who we think will come out victorious on election night. Trump has the incumbency advantage, and has four years of experience under his belt now. Can Biden pull off a victory? [29.40] - Preview: Trump Victory What will happen if Trump wins and gets a second term? Wha...

Social Media Madness

Let's talk politics, because ideas have consequences. Episode lineup: [1:50] - COVID-19: Michigan's Lockdowns Michigan's Supreme Court puts an end to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive lockdown orders. This is a textbook case study into Separation of Powers. [13:17] - Social Media Madness Donald Trump contracts COVID-19 and social media is thrown into a frenzy. The President is compared to Benito Mussolini and labeled a bio-terrorist. When will the social media madness end? [22:...