Yet the real allure of Orwell runs deeper than political commentary and prophetic insight into the struggle with totalitarianism. –Paul Krause, “Why Orwell Lives On” [2023]
HORNBERGER’S BLOG
September 29, 2023 What’s So Great About Democracy?
U.S. officials and statists in the private sector incessantly sing the praises of democracy. They even invade and wage wars of aggression against countries that lack democracy. But what really is so great about democracy? Actually, only one thing. And, no, it’s not freedom. After all, if democracy is so great, why does the Bill of Rights protect us from it? We …
Congressional and Media Hypocrisy on Cluster Bombs
by Ted Galen Carpenter
The U.S. elite’s alleged commitment to human rights and opposition to war crimes was just put to the test in an especially clear fashion. …
There Is No America First Case for Supporting Ukraine
by Laurence M. Vance
After the United States foolishly and unnecessarily intervened in World War One — against the warnings of the Founding Fathers about getting involved in …
The Root of America’s Forever Wars
by Jacob G. Hornberger
FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger spoke at the fourth Ron Paul Scholars’ Seminar on September 1, 2023, …
Announcement from FreedomFest
by Future of Freedom Foundation
This announcement was sent out by the organizers of FreedomFest, an annual event “where free minds meet to celebrate freedom in an open-minded environment.”