"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." This warning, often attributed to Edmund Burke, has echoed through history as a stark reminder of human nature. Evil rarely conquers through overwhelming force alone; it triumphs because those who could stop it choose silence, comfort, or denial. Today, the United States stands at a precipice, and the greatest threat to its survival is not the malice of its enemies, but the inaction—and sometimes the...

The Shame of Partisan Media In an ideal republic, the media serves as a watchdog, providing citizens with accurate, balanced information to make informed decisions. However, when media outlets primarily act as mouthpieces for warring political factions—amplifying one side's narrative while demonizing the other—real journalism suffers. Honest, fact-based reporting gives way to selective framing, outrage-driven content, and echo chambers. The result is a profoundly divided society where truth...

How to Recover a Nation in Decline And Neutralize Hysterical Politics Nations do not collapse overnight. They rot from within when institutions weaken, trust evaporates, elites become detached, and public discourse turns into perpetual hysteria. The good news is that the same process can run in reverse. Decline is reversible if a critical mass of citizens, leaders, and institutions decide to act deliberately, coldly, and persistently. Below are the concrete steps that have worked in history...