Author Archives: Luke Ford

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).

The Democrats believe they have a branding crisis.

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Luke Ford

This reminds of the optics crisis experienced by the Alt Right post Charlottesville, and Biden’s communications crisis that Americans think the economy sucks and he’s too old to govern. These are all attempts to deny reality. The problems are deeper … Continue reading →

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How are liberalism and democracy at odds?

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: “Liberalism and democracy can be at odds because liberalism emphasizes individual rights, limited government, and protections against majority rule, while democracy prioritizes majority rule and collective decision-making. Liberalism seeks to constrain state power through checks like constitutions or … Continue reading →

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Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Luke Ford

This is the greatest book on the 2024 election so far. Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes write: In June 2023, one year before the debate and two months after he’d formally announced that he would seek reelection, Biden entered a … Continue reading →

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Michael Huemer: Trade, Tariffs, & Make-Work Bias

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Luke Ford

Philosopher Michael Huemer writes: Trade is in the news because of the Trump tariffs. I’ve finally given in and written this post, in case any of you still don’t know why free trade is good. Free trade is always good? … Continue reading →

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What are the most important differences between right and left on male-female differences?

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Biological vs. Social Basis: Right: Emphasizes biological differences (e.g., genetics, hormones) as primary drivers of male-female traits, behaviors, and roles. Often cites evolutionary psychology, like men’s higher physical strength or women’s nurturing tendencies, to argue for innate distinctions. … Continue reading →

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