Bits and Pieces
Burkean Nationalism by Kevin Roberts: This essay claims that Leftism is the antagonist of the Western World. Roberts uses examples like Brexit and the 2016 Presidential Election to elevate his claim, going so far as to differentiate between Establishment Conservatism and National Conservatism. The former desires power and the latter desires their values to be respected. Whether or not you agree with Roberts, it will undoubtedly be an exciting read for you!
Experiences Won’t Make You Happier Than Possessions: Be skeptical of pop Psychology studies, by Sasha Chapin: It has been said by some researchers that the obverse of this title is authentic, that possessions are helpful in happiness in some people. But whether you agree with it or not, this is an exciting read!
The Manchurian Candidate: This movie details a fictional account of mind control in the United States Army based on the 1959 Richard Condon novel. It stars Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey, with a plot that will keep you intrigued for its 126-minute runtime!
Theogony by Hesiod: This ancient epic is where stories of Greek gods originate and serves as the basis for the books upon which the Western World’s mythos is inspired.
Quote of the week:
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds” - Albert Einstein