Dear Steemit, a lesson that I've noticed many people are reluctant to learn is that you cannot love someone back to health. Love is a necessary step in the process, of course. Whether the person in need

Western countries really aren't all that capitalistic. A majority of the reasons I hear about why capitalism is evil and/or a failure are actually problems that can actually be traced back to statism.

I'm sure all of us have come across an anti-television post at some point, especially if you follow members of anonymous or are one yourself. These posts will say something along the lines of, "tv

What is patriotism? Many confuse it with nationalism, which I covered in a previous post and recognize as a toxic way of thinking. On the other hand, patriotism can be very different. If you meet people

In Breaking Bad there's a scene where Walt asks his assistant how he got into the meth business since he doesn't strike him as a criminal. The assistant responds with, "Well there's crime, and then

So the other day, I was conversing with a feminist and she decided to say something that made me feel... some sort of way. "Men can't get raped." What happened after that is somewhat of a blur

Wrote this back when I was a lowkey statist, just starting to wake up. :) Marijuana. There are many controversial beliefs about it, but whether you think it is right or wrong, moral or immoral, safe or

Nationalism is a socially acceptable, and surprisingly encouraged, form of racism. Why take pride in something you did not have any say in? If you're blessed by being born in a country with 'freedom,'

We grow up being told that our country is amazing; that we have so much freedom and should be thankful. In school we start the day with singing a song of worship to it, to pay your taxes, support the troops,

Thomas Jefferson once said, "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." This