Letters from Fiddler's Greene

Letters from Fiddler's Greene explores themes of political and cultural discourse, focusing on dissident perspectives in a post-modern context. It critically examines modern progressivism, advocacy for traditional values, and the interplay between politics and culture. The recurring themes include accountability in systems, the importance of community and spiritual renewal, and the critique of liberal and leftist ideologies.

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Blogging Orthodoxy 2 : The Stalemate of the Philosophic Zax

0 implied HN points • 02 Nov 13
  1. The blog discusses the concept of 'The Stalemate of the Philosophic Zax.'
  2. There is a shift towards valuing material and a decrease in skepticism towards early 20th century apologetics.
  3. The blog post is specifically for paid subscribers.

Blogging Orthodoxy : Gilbert's Mania

0 implied HN points • 17 Oct 13
  1. A small book group in Northern Seattle is discussing G.K. Chesterton's book "Orthodoxy."
  2. The group focused on the first two chapters, "In Defense of Everything Else" and "The Maniac."
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only.

[Distributist Archive] O'Connor's Late Influence

0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 13
  1. Flannery O'Connor has had a long posthumous career since her death in 1965.
  2. New works by O'Connor have been released to the public, keeping her influence alive.
  3. This post is exclusive to paid subscribers.

[Distributist Archive] Distributism and the Lost Cause

0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 13
  1. The author identifies as a distributist but does not believe it is effective economically or politically.
  2. The author considers distributism to be a defunct and naive philosophy.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only.
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[GUEST POST] Homeward Bound: A Memoir

0 implied HN points • 07 Jun 19
  1. The post is a guest memoir about a moment of peace in the midst of chaos.
  2. The blog post is by Dave Greene and is intended for paid subscribers.
  3. The story was submitted by a blogger named DieHardDougie in 2019.

[Distributist Archive] A Late Encounter with the Enemy

0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 16
  1. There is interest in understanding why Donald Trump became popular among Republicans in 2016.
  2. Trump's campaign and his supporters did not align with traditional conservative values.
  3. The article discusses the unexpected nature of Trump's rise within the Republican party.

[Distributist Archive] Ideology in the Ivory Tower: Old and New

0 implied HN points • 04 Jan 16
  1. There has been a rise in conflicts on college campuses regarding free speech and radicalism in 2015.
  2. Notable incidents like the Yale halloween costume controversy and Missou poop-swastika have marked this trend.
  3. There has also been less publicized right-wing over-reactions to these incidents.

[Distributist Archive] The Vanity of the Ivory Tower

0 implied HN points • 20 Sep 15
  1. The most important academic paper of the year has been published in Behavior and Brain Sciences.
  2. The paper discusses how political diversity can improve social psychological science.
  3. The academia is noted for being overwhelmingly progressive.

[Distributist Archive] Mining Healthcare Data : A Modern Rumpelstilskin Story

0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 14
  1. The Obama Administration healthcare data project is facing problems due to uncontrolled experimental samples
  2. Data analysts studying health impacts of new programs are not controlling their samples
  3. The government's analysis should ideally be the basis for creating intelligent policies

[Distributist Archive] Goodbye for Now

0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 19
  1. The author is saying goodbye temporarily
  2. The post is for paid subscribers only
  3. The author struggles to find the right words

Blogging Orthodoxy 3: Of Ethics and Elves

0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 13
  1. Blogging Orthodoxy series explores the topic of ethics and elves.
  2. Chapter 4 titled 'The Ethics of Elfland' is highlighted in the post.
  3. The author reflects on the revelry and unique perspective found in this particular chapter of the book.

A Gentle Introduction to Mencius Moldbug Part 8: "The Final Destination"

0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 19
  1. The struggle between antinomian and pronomian forces can be seen as a transfer between two modes of survival.
  2. Human beings developed norms, disciplines, and structures to survive in a harsh natural environment.
  3. Progress versus degeneration is not the only way to view the evolution of human survival strategies.

The Men Who Killed Bin Laden

0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 19
  1. The article discusses the operation that resulted in the death of Osama Bin Laden on May 2nd, 2011.
  2. The raid was led by a special operations team including personnel from the CIA and JSOC, helicopters, and a military dog.
  3. The mission marked the end of America's longest war and had a significant impact.

Blogging Orthodoxy 8: Levity and the Great Adventure

0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 15
  1. The author writes about 'Blogging Orthodoxy' and their reading group's journey through 'Orthodoxy'.
  2. The series was halted but the author is now revisiting and finishing old posts.
  3. This particular post is only available for paid subscribers.

How to Suck At Your Atheism

0 implied HN points • 13 Sep 15
  1. The post discusses a web-comic called 'How to Suck at Your Religion' and its impact on the author.
  2. The author found the religious stereotypes in the web-comic condescending and inaccurate.
  3. Access to the full post is restricted to paid subscribers.

[Distributist Archive] My Word, My Data

0 implied HN points • 06 Jan 14
  1. The post discusses the idea of modern identity.
  2. The content references a quote from a play.
  3. The post is available for paid subscribers.

[GUEST POST] The Normalcy of Donald J. Trump

0 implied HN points • 07 Jun 19
  1. The hashtag #NotNormal gained popularity on left-wing Twitter after the 2016 Presidential Election.
  2. The left used #NotNormal to criticize the legitimacy of Donald J. Trump's presidency.
  3. The concept aimed to draw parallels to the anti-Bush slogan 'Selected, Not Elected.'

[GUEST POST] "Getting Out" of Post-Racial America

0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 19
  1. The theme of 'Getting Out' of Post-Racial America is explored in a guest post.
  2. The film 'Get Out' is mentioned for its depiction of a black hero in awkward social situations.
  3. The post is available for paid subscribers only.

An Open Letter to Reactionary Expat

0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 18
  1. The post is an open letter to a reactionary expat.
  2. The letter was intended to be private but the author decided to share it publicly.
  3. The post is only accessible to paid subscribers.

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop: a philosophical ghost story

0 implied HN points • 03 Nov 16
  1. The post is about a philosophical ghost story set in a curiosity shop
  2. The shop is located near Eliot Bay and Pikes Place Market in Seattle
  3. The shop is described as a touristy souvenir store

Tales from a Middle Place

0 implied HN points • 07 Jun 19
  1. Growing up in the 1990s on the West Coast, 'the edge' was a prominent concept.
  2. In California, having 'the edge' was seen as a secular cult.
  3. There was a strong emphasis on possessing 'the edge' in both young and old residents.

[Distributist Archive] A Lecture on Incompleteness and Truth

0 implied HN points • 29 Feb 16
  1. The lecture is about Kurt Godel's Incompleteness Theorem and its relevance to philosophy.
  2. The topic is a balance between rigorous abstract logic and loose metaphysics.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers to access.

[Distributist Archive] The Mirror of the Arbitrary Standard

0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 16
  1. Recent article on Mizzou's approach to teaching academic race theory after the PC-wars of 2015
  2. Highlight on a 43-year-old African-American professor teaching 'Race and Ethnic Relations'
  3. Post available for paid subscribers only