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National Defense Authorization Act in the Context of a Social Contract

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Steve

social contract (also social compact) noun an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection. Theories of a social contract became popular in the 16th, … Continue reading →

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History is Relevant – Slate’s commentary on public amnesia

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Steve

Anne Applebaum understands that history is relevant. Monday’s post to Slate.com regarding the public amnesia regarding skyrocketing U.S. debt and deficits demonstrates that as a people we have very little reverence for history. That needs to change. Applebaum shows that … Continue reading →

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