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Is Trump legally responsible for the death of a man who misunderstood then acted on Trump’s unfounded proclamations? That depends on your theory of causation and legal responsibility. Let’s learn about causation and responsibility in the law! The Case During his address to the nation on Friday March 19, Trump claimed that chloroquine was a […]
Read More Trump, Death by Chloroquine Phosphate, and Legal ResponsibilityArticle II of the Constitution allows the POTUS to bypass Congress and issue orders that are binding on federal administrative agencies. Lately, we’re hearing about–and should continue to hear about–the issue of “executive overreach”. The general claim is that the executive branch’s exercise of power through executive order is used excessively. Currently, liberals and liberal-leaning media are […]
Read More Thinking Critically about Politics: Executive Orders and Executive OverreachIntroductionFreedom. No single word is found more often on the lips of the American politician. It is ‘Murika’s rallying cry. But what does it mean? And, once we’ve settled on a meaning, what sorts of actions does that value commit us to? As everyone knows, 99% of philosophy consists in asking, “Ah, ha! But what do […]
Read More Freedum Vs Freedom: What’s the Difference and Why Should We Care? USA! USA! EditionNote: My footnotes didn’t transfer over when I cut and pasted this from my wordprocessor so if you’re reading something wondering why I haven’t supported it with a citation, that’s why! Otherwise, all my claims are absolutely indisputable and representative of the TRUTH!!!111!!!!!11!!!!!! Rousseauvian vs Madisonian Republicanism and Why Madison is Responsible for Trump I. […]
Read More Rousseau vs Madison: How A Philosophical Decision Led to Trump
Wrestling with Philosophy 