In yesterday’s post, I asked readers to vote on whether or not they found drone strikes to be ethical. I intentionally left the details on the matter vague, because I wanted to see what the initial reactions would be to such a question. To my surprise, none of those who voted marked “no”, and most … Continue reading U.S. Pushes Boundaries of Power With Libya Drone Strike
Month: September 2017
Are Drone Strikes Ethical?
In a change up for this week, I'm going to ask readers to vote before I wrote the blog. If you could vote on this blog, over whether or not you find drone strikes ethical, I'll write about the results, as well as some input over the Trump administration's recent attacks in Libya. Please vote … Continue reading Are Drone Strikes Ethical?
Why Fall is the Best Season
The weather in Texas has been exactly what you’d expect from the Lone Star State lately, with the daily forecast being reduced to a jumble of worthless adjectives and predictions. In just a few hours, Texas goes from burning hot, to pouring rain, to sticky humidity, and back to being burning hot again. On the … Continue reading Why Fall is the Best Season
Exploring Texas: Visiting Waco and the Magnolia Market
Taking a small break from the insane hustle and bustle of typical college life and being a film major, my girlfriend and I drove to Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas, and enjoyed the slower pace, the rustic aesthetic, and the lovely atmosphere of the entire location. My girlfriend is a big fan of the Fixer … Continue reading Exploring Texas: Visiting Waco and the Magnolia Market
America Continues to Buck the Establishment as Luther Strange Loses Alabama Seat
Continuing a recent trend that won’t seem to stop, Alabama incumbent senator Luther Strange lost his senate seat to the anti-establishment candidate, Roy Moore. While this might not seem like such a big deal, it’s actually huge, as President Donald Trump, as well as Senator Mitch McConnell both endorsed Strange heavily, pumping plenty of money … Continue reading America Continues to Buck the Establishment as Luther Strange Loses Alabama Seat
Germany’s Recent Election Shows How Open Borders Have Shifted the Nation Right
While American politics are much more in my realm of knowledge, I always find it important to look at how European nations are faring, as they act as a sort of barometer for how left-wing policies turn out over a long period of time. Since the formation of the EU, we’ve seen several nations benefit … Continue reading Germany’s Recent Election Shows How Open Borders Have Shifted the Nation Right
Why NFL Players Shouldn’t Kneel During the Anthem
If you’ve been watching the news, following on Twitter, or are just a fan of the NFL, then you’ve probably seen the absolute meltdown occur between the President of the United States and seemingly every major football team. Essentially, President Trump went on a series of Twitter rants, first disinviting NBA player Steph Curry from … Continue reading Why NFL Players Shouldn’t Kneel During the Anthem
Once in a Lifetime: Seeing Descendents Live in ATX
As a music lover, I got the fantastic experience of being able to see the legendary punk band the Descendents, live, at Stubb’s in Austin, TX. I personally think that punk rock is the best genre of music to see live, as not only is all of the music played genuine, but the atmosphere at … Continue reading Once in a Lifetime: Seeing Descendents Live in ATX
Republicans Turn on Sen. Rand Paul as Trump Pressures Republicans to Deliver on Health Care
As news broke today that Senator John McCain wouldn’t be supporting the new Republican healthcare bill, I lost whatever little faith I had in the Republican Party and the political establishment. I’ve mentioned before that health care and immigration are the two greatest concerns of this nation’s citizens, and Republicans have gained their newfound party … Continue reading Republicans Turn on Sen. Rand Paul as Trump Pressures Republicans to Deliver on Health Care
Is Bitcoin Still Worth Investing In? (9/21)
Yes.