Logic is a many splendored thing. While we frequently argue against conclusions by metaphysical reduction ad absurdum because we are most interested in disproving some popular or nonsense notion, it is also frequently worth exploring the logical derivatives of foundational or conclusive propositions to see what else may be revealed about a belief array. Careful attention to logic allows us to translate the statements made by others into more readable forms, making it easier to understand and refute. What are the logical derivations of political correctness? Leftists are typically concerned with how minorities are presented in popular media. Of course, by “minorities” […]

This was a place and time of prosperity It was no wrong to extend all equal charity The people traded, exchanged, and played Never thinking their age just numbered days   The city first grew within a golden wall And though initially its towers were small Soon kings paid homage from all around Not even a starving beggar to be found   The people styled themselves gods of this world Masters of fate, rulers of all powers unfurled They bought into the crafty serpent’s lie Forsaking the task of pushing back the tide   The ocean grew and soon broke […]