The term “Nazi” is one of the most over-used terms heard in political dialogue. Thank you for reading this essay. It is part of an ongoing series titled Old Friends and this is the first contribution on FA Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom. But it must be said that here again the main influence which destroyed the belief…
Category: Old Friends
A series of essays on authors and books that have had a profound effect on my life. It is interesting how you keep going back to certain books because they bring you joy and provide direction.
Transformation — From Reaction to Revolution
How do you move from resistance to revolution? The colonists had to address some serious issues before taking that step.
The Contagion of Liberty
The fight for liberty could be a good thing. But contagions are generally uncontrollable. They seem to have a life of their own and can travel in unexpected directions.
A Note On Conspiracy
Bernard Bailyn had previously argued that there was a “logic” to revolution. But conspiracy has a mystical edge to it, laced with rumor and innuendo. By 1769 it became nearly impossible for rational men to sit at a table and negotiate a solution.
The Logic of Rebellion
How did we move from the loss of confidence in our government, to the contemplation of rebellion? A closer look at how the colonists evolved from a state of general disenchantment to anger and then rebellion.