It is hard to find opinions about the latest news that go beyond the paradigm of the left vs. right political conflict raging in our country. Whether you get the news from a so-called Republican outlet or a Democrat source, it is most likely driven by the primary agenda of gaining or retaining political power … Read more
It is hard to know what the American people really think about Donald Trump and the war in Iran. The common perception, one that in my opinion Trump is desperately trying to manage, is that he is widely supported by the MAGA base, and they are behind every decision he makes. Is that true, though? … Read more
The release of the Epstein files has revealed a disturbing truth that goes beyond the horrific crimes being exposed. Our country is so divided, and the propaganda being used against us is so effective, that we can’t get on the same page and demand justice. While many conservatives are still clinging to the Q-“trust the … Read more
The Ice shooting in Minnesota in just another example of how divided and limited in our capacity to critically think our nation has become. The issue is dominated by the narratives representing two ideologies guiding and controlling the American mind, with little room for any perspectives outside of this box. The so-called conservative right, who … Read more
I have never really felt at a loss for words the way I do right now. I sit contemplating the reactions to Trump’s attack on Venezuela, and I realize one disturbing truth. Either the conservative movement is so far gone, so easily distracted, so willing to accept anything this man does simply because they believe … Read more
This is a rough draft version of Chapter four. It has had some basic edits, but for the most part, this is published the way it was originally written, so keep that in mind as you read it. I am sure it will be a little while before this book is completed, as there are … Read more
A few years ago, I did a big write up on cognitive dissonance and American voters. This paper was the final requirement for the writing program at Liberty University, and in a roundabout way, kickstarted my deeper study into persuasion and propaganda. I feel that cognitive dissonance is often misunderstood, as most people seem to … Read more
It has been several days now since the shooting of Charlie Kirk. This event has had a deep, profound impact — leaving me and others with a sullen, disparaging feeling about what the future holds for our country. I wasn’t necessarily a big fan of Kirk. In fact, through the years I began to see … Read more
In my last article I wrote about Operation Mockingbird, and the idea that Tulsi Gabbard herself may be engaging in the spread of disinformation by bringing attention to the propagandizing nature of the media. The point of that article wasn’t that she was lying, but using the belief held by most conservatives that it is … Read more