The word “socialism” tends to have one of two reactions on people; either disgust or acceptance. Yet when confronted, it appears that few have an understanding of what socialism actually is and what it entails. This miscommunication ends up causing division and polarizing people on the issue. I decided to discuss socialism as I see…
Tag: capitalism
Essay: Why everyone should study capitalism
In the following paragraphs, I will try to persuade you that everyone ought to invest their time and effort in studying capitalism. By “everyone,” I do mean every single individual. I think that anyone who is able to learn about capitalism should be doing just that, but I also think that this is particularly important…
This holiday season, focus on the little things
Consider your gifts’ environmental effects It’s beginning to feel a lot like the holiday season: Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas concerts are in full swing, decorations are up, the hot cocoa is brewing, there is snow on the ground and break is right around the corner. Maybe you have even started to write your Christmas…
Calming North Korea
Threats of war from North Korea are nothing new. The Stalinist country has long played the part of the town drunk that’s been kicked out of the bar and now sits outside challenging people to a fight. Their most recent outburst of aggressive rhetoric has certainly been of a larger magnitude than has been the…



