Tag Archives: Politics

The Problem With Twitter

Posted on October 1, 2018 by PstmdrnDionysus

I’m on Twitter. I tweet, I retweet, and I like tweets. I do the Twitter things. I succumbed to the urging by peers and mentors that an academic–or even just a thinking person–ought to engage on the social media platform … Continue reading →

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Trump and Authoritarianism

Posted on May 22, 2017 by PstmdrnDionysus

I’ve written before about Trump as a candidate,  arguing that he represents a frightening trend in American politics toward an interest in “doers,” those who want to exert their will on the political stage to “get things done” despite the … Continue reading →

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On Trump

Posted on September 25, 2016 by PstmdrnDionysus

Donald Trump is an unconventional, untested, and polarizing presidential candidate, and I think many who plan to vote for him will do so holding their nose—but the fact remains that his ascendance to candidacy represents a significant trend in American … Continue reading →

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Penn Jillette on Trump, Hillary, and Johnson

Posted on August 18, 2016 by PstmdrnDionysus

Naturally, this will be one of those videos whose context will change as this year’s election cycle continues and eventually ends. Still, I think Jillette has a lot of interesting things to say–and he’s such a likable person.

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The Power of Politics & The Importance of Disinterestedness

Posted on June 19, 2016 by PstmdrnDionysus

It’s that time of year again: the latest election cycle is running through the air and wire and screen, etc., ad nauseum. Something has changed, though. Where you once debated this candidate v. that candidate over the kitchen table with … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Left-Libertarianism

Posted on July 5, 2013 by PstmdrnDionysus

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I advocate individual liberty, but am also clearly left-leaning in much of what I choose to write on.  Recently, I stumbled upon a whole body of literature from a … Continue reading →

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On DOMA, Prop 8, and the Critique of the Politics of Inclusion

Posted on June 28, 2013 by PstmdrnDionysus

To the joy of many and the dismay of some, The US Supreme Court finally struck down DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) and for all us Californians, dismissed Proposition 8 as unconstitutional.  For those of us who value equality in … Continue reading →

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Friere’s ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed’ – with Noam Chomsky

Posted on June 26, 2013 by PstmdrnDionysus

Below is a very interesting talk on Paolo Friere’s landmark text on the development of critical consciousness in students.  Definitely worth a watch.

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What Does it Mean to be a Libertarian?

Posted on February 10, 2013 by PstmdrnDionysus

I feel that libertarians provide a very interesting alternative to mainstream American politics, and one that’s existed for quite some time.  It seems that in many ways, though, the policies they advocate are unrealistic or are reliant on slightly problematic … Continue reading →

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America, I’ve Given You All and Now I am Nothing

Posted on November 6, 2012 by PstmdrnDionysus

America, today is the day to get out there and vote.  Democracy is not a spectator sport.  And remember, if you don’t agree with the policies of President Obama or Governor Romney, there ARE other candidates to choose from. “Democracy! … Continue reading →

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