Archive for Culture

The Marriage Plot, New Feminism, & the End of Men, Part 4: Solutions

by: Oliver DeMille September 2, 2010

This is part 4 of a 5-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here This reality, in fact, is one of those amazing coincidences that can only be called either inspiration or serendipity. The current crisis is offering an opportunity for men to develop their nurturing side. Before you [...]

The Marriage Plot, New Feminism, & the End of Men, Part 3: Growing Confusion about Manhood

by: Oliver DeMille September 1, 2010

This is part 3 of a 5-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here President Obama said in his 2008 Father’s Day Speech that fathers are critical to the foundations of the family: “They are teachers and coaches. They are mentors and role models. They are examples of success and men who constantly [...]

The Marriage Plot, New Feminism, & the End of Men, Part 2: The Decreasing Popularity of Marriage

by: Oliver DeMille August 31, 2010

This is part 2 of a 5-part article. Read Part 1 Here At the same time, and certainly not unrelated, many women are finding marriage less attractive. Sandra Tsing Loh writes that: “for women, obsession with real estate is replacing obsession with love and marriage….Whatever the emotional need, we women can engineer the solution. But [...]

The Marriage Plot, New Feminism, & the End of Men, Part 1: The Rise of Matriarchal Society

by: Oliver DeMille August 30, 2010

This is part 1 of a 5-part article. Subsequent articles will be published daily. AT THE CENTER OF ALL SOCIETIES sits the family, and when family culture drastically and irreversibly changes, the whole civilization is impacted. Our politics, economy, relationships and character are going to be different based on the major family shift now occurring. [...]

How a New Jobless Era Will Transform America

by: Oliver DeMille August 28, 2010

Every once in a while a truly great article comes along that needs to be read by everyone who cares about freedom. Past examples include “The Clash of Civilizations” by Samuel Huntington and “A Separate Peace” by Peggy Noonan. Both of these are still incredibly valuable reading. Today, when many politicians are trying to convince [...]

Determinant Paradigms: Scarcity vs. Abundance

by: Garrett Gunderson August 25, 2010

“Riches secured on the competitive plane are never satisfactory and permanent; they are yours today, and another’s tomorrow. “Remember, if you are to become rich in a scientific and certain way, you must rise entirely out of the competitive thought. You must never think for a moment that the supply is limited. “Just as soon [...]

Great Education in the Internet Age

by: Oliver DeMille August 16, 2010

As the old saying goes, “Leaders are Readers.” This has proven true generation after generation, and is still the reality today. But there is a significant difference in the leadership value in different types of reading. For example, few would doubt that there is a difference in benefits between reading the following items: a technical [...]

Consumers, Producers, Scarcity, & Abundance

by: Garrett Gunderson August 13, 2010

“Always make your contribution bigger than your reward.” -Dan Sullivan When it comes to your personal prosperity, one of the most important things you can learn and internalize is the critical difference between Consumers and Producers. The decision to become a Producer, no matter what life throws at you, will determine your prosperity more than [...]

Socialization: What Does It Lead To?

by: Mike Wilson August 12, 2010

The desire to “fit in” is fundamental to human nature and society. We enjoy being with people that we have much in common with; it brings comfort, security, familiarity, and gives us the sense that we are right about things. However, this desire can lead down a path that will take us away from where [...]

Libertarianism: The Threat and the Opportunity

by: Stephen Palmer August 10, 2010

How To Influence the Definition and Direction of Contemporary Libertarianism Collectivism, though at its apex and seemingly more powerful than ever, is on the decline; individualism is on the rise. With its rise, individualism, also known as libertarianism, poses threats to American culture and governance. It also provides significant, positive opportunities that have not been [...]