The Perils of DEI: Cultivating a Culture of Victims and Perpetrators
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, often end up fostering a culture that divides individuals into categories of victims and perpetrators.
Cultures that overly emphasize victimhood may experience stagnation and decline. Innovation and progress thrive in environments where individuals feel empowered to act and make changes. DEI's focus on systemic barriers can discourage initiative and create a dependency mindset. Historical examples, such as the decline of great civilizations, often reveal a correlation between a loss of collective agency and societal decline. By fostering a culture of victimhood, DEI can hinder societal progress and innovation…READ MORE…
The Unchecked Expansion of Federal Government and the Fiscal Quandary
The sheer number of federal employees today compared to 1913 provides a tangible measure of government expansion.
As the United States navigates the complexities of 21st-century governance, a striking contrast emerges between the early 20th century and today, particularly in the realm of federal employment and fiscal management. In 1913, the landscape of federal governance was markedly different, with a civilian federal workforce that equated to one employee for every 250,000 citizens. This ratio has dramatically shifted to one federal employee for every 115 citizens in the present day, illustrating an expansive growth in government size and scope. Furthermore, the transformation from a national debt of $30 billion in 1913, amounting to approximately $310 per citizen, to a staggering $34 trillion today, or about $100,000 per citizen, underscores a deep-seated fiscal imbalance that necessitates a reevaluation of federal spending and revenue strategies…READ MORE…
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 28: Little Pavel Jumps to Conclusions
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
In this episode, the last of our weekly sample chapters, young Pavel is home from college for the day, and learns at the local playground that technology isn't always our friend...
“One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! Eight! Nine! Ten! YAY!” The little girl finished her turn at hopscotch and turned to face her cousin. “Now it’s YOUR turn, Cousin Pavel!”
Pavel chuckled and moved over to the bigger hopscotch image on the pavement, on the other side of the swingset. “Okay, Kira, but once you’re in college, you have to use the BIG hopscotch game, like me. Okay?” His little cousin nodded, and he started hopping…READ MORE…
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