Common Sense

Seeking to restoring intellectual vitality to conservatism and libertarianism thought through fair minded social commentary on politics, economics, society, science, religion, film, literature and sometimes sports. Unapologetically biased toward free people and free markets.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

We've Moved

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If you've stopped by and are wondering why no new content has been posted for awhile, it's because we've moved (and we neglecte...

Friday, July 28, 2023

Puttin' on the Fitz

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The whole affair around the firing of longtime Northwestern football coach Patrick Fitzgerald has an odor around it. Frankly, I am very to...

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Culture Club

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“Culture is- it is a reflection of our moment and our time. Right? And present culture is the way we express how we’re feeling about the ...

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Feminism Against Progress

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Mary Harrington has written an important book. In the face of wrenching societal discord, tearing away at the fabric of the family, mother...

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Dump Trump?

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It took me awhile to cotton to the idea of Donald Trump in the White House in 2016. Like many, I was put off by his brash, vain and unpoli...

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Turley v. Krazner

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There are precious few remaining forums where we can experience a frank exchange of views anymore. Legacy media is completely devoid of ba...

Monday, May 15, 2023

Off the Stage

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They’re shuffling off the stage. Finally. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley announced ...

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About Me

Mark: Most of my life has revolved around two passions: small business and sports. My blog, "Common Sense" gives voice to principled conservatism and libertarianism is devoted to commentary on free market economics, liberty and American exceptionalism in the post-Reagan, post-Great Recession era. My belief is that it is through competitive endeavors, whether it is in the marketplace or the playing field that human beings demonstrate their best selves and rise to new levels.

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