The Laughing Wolf

Framework and Philosophy

Over the next week or two, I am going to be posting a series of articles that examine the historical and philosophical framework of America and American Government. To truly understand many of today’s events and be able to place them in context requires that one know history and philosophy. Over the last few years, I have come to feel the lack of same very acutely, so this is my way of providing that framework and a way for you to evaluate what I am saying and why I am saying it in my topical posts.

I will not enable comments on the philosophical posts. If you disagree with them, write me at wolf1 at laughingwolf dot net stating why and providing citations. If you can provide citations that have academic or other merit, and show demonstrably false fact, I will consider changing my post.

If you very strongly disagree with what I write, then start your own blog and fire back. Countervailing points of view, reasoned discourse, debate within the terms of the Doctrine of Persuadability, and such are the cornerstone of intellectual stimulation and growth, and the key to a healthy republic. I am not required, however, to give you a free ride.

Yes, there will be omissions and I will “gloss over” some things. That is in large measure a result of the length of post I have chosen. Be patient, the thing you think ignored may well be the subject of its own post soon. If you think this is easy, you try it.

The Laughing Wolf