Protestantism is susceptible to holiness spiraling–you see this nowadays with the constant infighting in alt-right and white separatist movements, which are Protestant, in contrast to NRx, which is based on Catholicism and is more cohesive and unified. Notable historical examples of Protestant holiness spirals include the Salem witch trials, the Protestant Reformation and Bildersturm in… Continue reading Grey Notes: Protestantism and Holiness Spiraling
There is No Such Thing as the ‘Intellectual Left’
Contrary to the left’s self-ordained status as exemplars of intellectualism, individualism, and ‘free thought’, there is actually more intellectual and ideological conformity among the the ‘left’, versus the ‘right’. From Identity, IQ, and Incoherence of the Alt-Right: This incoherence is due to three factors: the ‘right’ generally being smarter and less conformist than the ‘left’… Continue reading There is No Such Thing as the ‘Intellectual Left’
Snapchat goes public: another correct prediction
Back in June 2014 I predicted that Uber would be worth $50 billion and Snapchat, then valued at $13 billion, would be worth $30 billion. Today Snapchat stock began trading and the market cap is is around $28 billion, just $2 billion shy of my prediction. In 2014 it seemed inconceivable Snapchat would be so… Continue reading Snapchat goes public: another correct prediction
Trump’s State of the Union Speech – Analysis
Elites can sleep easy following Trump’s State of Union Speech, which was applesauce, in which which Trump softened-up on immigration and promised significantly more spending. From the speech: America has spent approximately six trillion dollars in the Middle East, all this while our infrastructure at home is crumbling. With this six trillion dollars we could… Continue reading Trump’s State of the Union Speech – Analysis
China and America: Closer Than Ever
A document purporting the existence Chinese racism against America, is going viral, having been shared on many news sites and blogs. This passage was excerpted: Chinese racism informs their view of the United States. From the Chinese perspective, the United States used to be a strong society that the Chinese respected when it was unicultural,… Continue reading China and America: Closer Than Ever
Why Socialism for the Rich, Capitalism for the Poor?
This article is going viral: Why Socialism for the Rich, Capitalism for the Poor? A small annoyance is how the word ‘socialism’ has come to mean so many things, usually depending on the underlying political or economic motives of whoever is using it, that it’s become hard to define. Socialism can mean: 1. Partial or… Continue reading Why Socialism for the Rich, Capitalism for the Poor?
The Advantages of Real Estate over Stocks
I’n the past, I’ve defended real estate ownership as a way to create long-term wealth, versus renting, which gradually destroys your wealth (but more specifically, prevents you from ever creating wealth, because you’re constantly bleeding cash every month). James Altucher staunchly opposes home ownership, in which I disagree. Another critic of home ownership is Robert… Continue reading The Advantages of Real Estate over Stocks
Does America owe its success to exploitation, genocide and slavery?
Warren Buffett’s annual shareholder letters are scrutinized by investors and enthusiasts hoping to glean insight from one of the most influential and successful people in business and finance, about his insight and projections–not just about Berkshire Hathaway, but about US and global economy as a whole. On Hacker News, Buffett’s 2016 letter generated significant debate,… Continue reading Does America owe its success to exploitation, genocide and slavery?
The Decline of ‘Low Information’ Conservatism
This article is going viral Advice to the Alt-Right Vox Day and Zman represent an insurgency against the ‘low information’ brand of conservatism that is characteristic of NRO, Drudge, Townhall, and elsewhere. Smart conservatives, in particular, are tired of hyper-partisanship and low-information punditry that regurgitates the same old predictable talking points, platitudes, and homilies…We, the… Continue reading The Decline of ‘Low Information’ Conservatism
Why Bitcoin Keeps Going Up: Analysis
The huge 2016-2017 Bitcoin rally is on a lot of people’s minds: Why does it keep going up? Didn’t all the ‘experts’ in 2011-2014 say it was a bubble? Why does it refuse to burst? Is it a bubble? Maybe not. Correct Predictions, Part 2: Over and over again I keep being right: Bitcoin keeps… Continue reading Why Bitcoin Keeps Going Up: Analysis