Politics – The Mad Sociologist Blog

The Paradox of Compromise January 19, 2023January 20, 2023

Not One Inch Toward Fascism! November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Quick Thoughts on the Non-Schellacking! November 12, 2022November 12, 2022

Tyrants do not Rise…They are Lifted November 4, 2022November 6, 2022

Silencing, Abusiveness, and Political Discourse October 26, 2022October 27, 2022

DeSantis Airlines and a Theory of Justice September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

Popper’s Paradox and Biden’s “Divisive” Speech September 10, 2022

A Quick Note on Biden’s College Debt Forgiveness August 30, 2022September 2, 2022

The Democrats–and the United States–Need a Miracle June 25, 2022June 25, 2022

Some Initial Thoughts on the January 6th Hearings June 12, 2022June 12, 2022

The Paradox of Compromise

Opening negotiations with the compromise will always end in disappointment. Opening negotiations with a high bid, however, may also lead to disappointment by setting unreasonable expectations.

by Mad Sociologist January 19, 2023January 20, 2023

On Schools, Guns and Freedom

The existence of so many guns in the United States distorts our concepts of freedom.

by Mad Sociologist December 21, 2022