An introduction to Subversive Thought

"Men fear thought as they fear nothing else on earth -- more than ruin -- more even than death.... Thought is subversive and revolutionary, destructive and terrible, thought is merciless to privilege, established institutions, and comfortable habit. Thought looks into the pit of hell and is not afraid. Thought is great and swift and free, the light of the world, and the chief glory of man."--Bertrand Russell

About me:

I am known by many names, but on this blog, I shall be known as George Albert Russell. This name comes from three of my favorite political philosophers: George Bernard Shaw, Albert Einstein, and Bertrand Russell. Despite the fact that I am a high schooler, I consider myself rather intelligent and informed when it comes to current issues. Generally, I have liberal views, but I do not by any means practice blind party association.

About Subversive Thought:

Subversive Thought is my space for waxing political and logical on all sorts of current issues, from economics to war to human rights to environmentalism, and everything in between. I consider it a public record of my attempt to make sense of the world as it currently exists.

Rules for comments:

Far too often, people let their emotions get in the way of logic when discussing politics. People start attacking each other's views, then people start attacking each other personally, and things go haywire. I have witnessed this happen way too many times, and in an effort to prevent it, I will lay down a number of rules for posting comments and delete the comments that violate those rules.

1) Personal attacks are strictly forbidden. Focus on the issues, not the people discussing them.
2) Everyone's opinion is valuable, so don't condemn another's views.
3) Stay on topic. Make sure your comment has a point.
4) Try not to be facetious.
5) I have the right to add rules as I see fit.

NEW RULE:

6) If you know me in person, please do not refer to me by my real name. Call me George.