Politics Then and Now

Much of the analysis surrounding the 2022 midterms has been divorced of any larger or historical perspective. Instead, it has focused mostly on how great a result it was for Democrats, with the only perspective being how badly it was supposed to go. In this episode, we look to take a step back and look at the results objectively to find out what they really mean for and about America. Please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

People often say "they don't care about politics" or they "don't like to get political" as a sort of warning sign that they come in peace as virtuous people. However, being apolitical is both impossible and far from a virtue. Because your political beliefs are little more than how you believe other people ought to be treated. Please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

Why exactly should you vote in the midterm elections? It's not because of the policy issues either Democrats or Republicans are pushing. It's because of something much bigger than that.Please be sure to subscribe and rate five stars.Full transcript with citations: https://aristoclesmedia.com/2022/11/04/why_you_should_vote/Watch on YouTubePlease be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

There should only be one issue as the focus of the midterm elections: the state of the American republic. I talk about how and why Americans seem to be unaware of this. All my sources are cited on the blog page hereSubscribe to the YouTubePlease subscribe, rate 5 stars, and leave a review!Please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

Today we talk about what causes inequality amongst people? Is inequality natural or is it unnatural? Is it pre-societal or created by society? We'll talk about America's wealth gap and look at what Jean-Jacque Rousseau has to say about property and inequality and compare it to philosophy of John Locke that America is founded on.Email: [email protected]: @politicsthenandnowTwitter: @politicsthennowAristoclesmedia.comPlease be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

Today we’re going to talk about the Electoral College.We’re going to get at it by discussing its origin, its intended purpose, dispel modern myths, and discuss the existential threat it poses to the American Republic.Contact:Email- [email protected]  @politicsthenandnowTwitter-  @politicsthennowPlease be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

We dive into the basics and founding of the Roman Republic and what it teaches us about Republics as a whole, including America. We start at the beginning of Rome and examine why and how the Republic was founded, the basics of their government, and the troubles of the early years. We talk about the significance of the establishment of the mos maiorum and the way class struggles defined the early Republic. We also examine how similar the early American Republic was to Rome and extrapolate the larger lessons of Republican governments and apply them to today. Please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

What constitutes an emergency? When can the government act outside of the law? Who decides when this is the case? In this episode, we cover emergency powers and how they stem from social contract theory. We compare the social contracts of Hobbes and Locke. And we apply their theories to emergencies today like COVID-19.Instagram: @politicsthenandnowEmail: [email protected]: @politicsthennowPlease be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

According to the founding of America, what are your natural rights? Today, we look at the Declaration of Independence and how it was influenced by the philosophy of John Locke. We also break down the argument Jefferson makes in the Declaration. Finally, we discuss how the idea of natural rights that America was founded on applies to today's political climate. Email: [email protected]: @politicsthennowInstagram: @politicsthenandnowPlease be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and rate 5 stars. Full text and citations available here

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