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Thomas DeMichele is the content creator behind ObamaCareFacts.com, FactMyth.com, CryptocurrencyFacts.com, and other DogMediaSolutions.com and Massive Dog properties. He also contributes to MakerDAO and other cryptocurrency-based projects. Tom's focus in all matters is delivering informational quality content on complex subjects in order to make the internet a better place.

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What is Tripping?

Posted by Thomas DeMichele on May 17, 2016 in Reference

Tripping is slang “for having a psychedelic experience”. Tripping isn’t a drug, it is a state of mind that some psychedelic drugs let us access.

The Age of Enlightenment and the Birth of Liberalism

Posted by Thomas DeMichele on May 16, 2016 in Reference

Classical liberalism arose in opposition to state-imposed religion and aristocracy in the 1600 – 1700’s during the Age of Enlightenment in Europe and America.

The Basic Types of Political Parties

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On this page, we look at political parties from a historical perspective to better understand the underlying left-right politics all political parties are based on.

The Cycle of Oppression and Rebellion

Posted by Thomas DeMichele on May 14, 2016 in Reference

Most groups, bound by class, race, religion, socioeconomic status, or some other force have faced oppression with rebellion. Here are tips on avoiding common pitfalls.

Tolerance Paradoxes Explained

Posted by Thomas DeMichele on May 13, 2016 in Reference

We explain paradoxes related to tolerance and Politically Correctness (PC), including “the paradox of tolerance” and “tolerance as a form of intolerance.”

Why Did the Founding Fathers Choose a Republic?

Posted by Thomas DeMichele on May 12, 2016 in Reference

America’s founding fathers intended the U.S. to be a Republic (elected officials vote on laws), rather than a Direct Democracy (everyone votes on laws).

What is “the Invisible Hand”?

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“The invisible hand” is a term used by Adam Smith to describe the theory that self-interest leads to social and economic benefits in a free-market.

Is America an Oligarchy?

Posted by Thomas DeMichele on May 9, 2016 in Reference

The United States is a Federal Republic with democratic values that some claim contains a growing oligarchy (or corporatocracy). We look at those claims.

What Are Special Interest Groups and Factions?

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Special interests describe interests that are not purely public interests. Factions (special interest groups) are groups formed around shared interests (special interests).