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Equality Ad Absurdum

Robert C. Thornett

The woke version of social justice is based on the fallacy that engineering an equality of power among identity groups somehow creates justice. But as Plato and Greeks before him knew, forcing any result, let alone one based on incidental markers like race and gender, often leads to bizarre outcomes and usually works against true justice for all involved.

Senate Republicans Betray the Base

Dominick Sansone

GOP “leadership” are the regime’s loyal opposition. It seems intuitive that Republicans should refuse to provide significant policy concessions and push to hold out until the changing of the guard in the House. But Minority Leader Mitch McConnell does not agree. 

'THE ROUNDTABLE' EPISODE #151

2022: A Year–End Review

The Editors

As Christmas rapidly approaches, our editors gather to reflect on the whole of 2022. From the mobilization of the social media swarm in support of The Current Thing™, to the elevation of sexual deviancy among the top brass, to the proliferation of tech idolatry, our editors only wish they could be shocked. Plus: preliminary thoughts on 2023 and a teaser for upcoming content.