The Morning Plow

The Grassy Knoll.  9/11.  Pizza Gate.  QAnon.  Illuminati. NWO.  I could go on and on but I am quite certain you are aware of what all of these things have in common.  Conspiracy theories are an American pastime and an interesting aspect of the American cultural experience.  I am not sure if conspiracy theories dominate other countries like they do in the states, but they are as American as apple pie.  And,  although conspiracy theories carry well earned negative baggage from kooks like Alex Jones, we love conspiracy theories and I am almost positive you have believed in one or two in your life time.  In fact, I would say, you have believed in one very recently, or are believing one currently.   For clarity sake, let us define both conspiracy and conspiracy theories.  Conspiracies are when individuals or groups are secretly working and plotting together to achieve a dubious outcome, usually by the means of deception and li...

America, it feels, is at a familiar crossroad. This crossroad is one on which every generation must cross. It is a distinctively American issue that is a result of the grand experiment we embarked upon over 200 years ago.  The idea of creating a society that attempts to promote both liberty and equality, simultaneously,  is no easy task. Naturally, the coexistence of these two ideals creates a certain level of tension.  Liberty necessarily makes equality almost impossible and equality often requires the suppression of liberties. All of the American major political, social, and economical struggles, both great and small, were a result of the friction these two ideals create.  Emerging after each struggle is a new generational understanding of liberty and equality that lasts until the next event or idea gains traction to challenge the status quo. Not surprisingly,  the distinguishing factor between our two major political parties are these two ideals. Republicans ...