In the aftermath of the first Government lockdowns about a year ago in response to Covid-19, Brandon Barrios found his used instrument store, Music-go-Round in Fort Collins, shut down. Leaving him with a lot of time to think. He decided to get some fresh air and some quiet time to clear his mind, by heading…
For better or worse, nowhere in the constitution does it mention political parties. By looking into the writings of the founders, it seems apparent they never would have thought that our current party system would exist in the form it does today, and would have almost certainly seen it as detrimental to the republic if they could.…
One of the most common complaints from conservative voters is that Republicans don’t “fight.” They believe, and correctly so, that their representatives aren’t engaging in enough meaningful battles, both culturally and politically. Many Trump voters supported him in 2016 because he represented that willingness to “fight.” And he certainly did that. He pushed back strongly…
There is a fascinating subgroup of Americans that walk the line between being incredibly critical and dissuaded by the U.S. federal government and the money interests that dominate it, and yet proudly revere the stars and stripes. They wrestle the dichotomy between free-spirited rebellion and patriotism. They often cringe and protest at the excess’ the…
Hong Kong. What is it, like, a country? A city? An island maybe? Do they speak Chinese or British English? Well, sort of, yes, sort of, and yes. Hong Kong has been tumultuous and roaring since the founding (historical fiction nerds should read Tai-Pan for a rollicking telling of Hong Kong at its origin). The…
Bernie Sanders has become very popular purposing to make all public universities “tuition free.” Quote “That should be a right of all Americans, regardless of the income of their families.” Which sounds nice. But let’s put it in words a little less Utopian, and in words a little bit more pragmatic. His proposal, is that…
Gen Z, or those born after 1995, are facing a mental health crisis. The cause of this crisis is thought to be twofold. Over-reliance and overuse of technological devices, especially for communicative purposes (social media) Invented fragility, i.e. the idea that it is the duty of those around you to keep you mentally healthy by abstaining from doing,…
When it comes to law enforcement and the Liberty Revolt, Bucky and Cole are divided on the issue. That’s why we’ve decided to share our arguments on Trump sending federal agents to Portland – and let you be the judge. Get at us on social media or in the comments with your two cents on…