In my last post I reviewed the classic 1967 movie Cool Hand Luke (http://www.billisley.com/2017/06/cool-hand-luke-reviewing-a-classic/) and highlighted its religious symbolism in which Luke is portrayed as a suffering messiah struggling against oppressive forces. A little while … Martin Luther King vs. Cool Hand Luke or Love vs. AngerRead more
Political Philosophy
Criticizing the Trump Election Critics
Donald Trump’s election is undoubtedly one of the most controversial in the history of American politics. Out of the many criticisms that have been made I would like to address three: the potential for conflicts … Criticizing the Trump Election CriticsRead more
What’s Wrong with the American Presidential Election Process?
Perhaps the one fact that is beyond dispute in the 2016 presidential election is that in historic numbers American voters are dissatisfied with both the Republican and Democratic candidates. One needs to ask how it … What’s Wrong with the American Presidential Election Process?Read more
The Nature of Government and Liberty
The advantage of such a distressing election year is that it gives us the opportunity for serious reflection. Realizing that our political system has reached a crisis point, we need to step back from the … The Nature of Government and LibertyRead more
Brexit: Snobs vs. Slobs
One of the consistent accusations against those who voted in favor of Brexit, the referendum on Great Britain leaving the European Union (EU), is that they are racists. The charge is based upon the facts … Brexit: Snobs vs. SlobsRead more