Wednesday, March 3, 2010

About This Blog

My goal with this blog is to share with readers the experiences that I have everyday as a Political Science Student at Clemson University. As a Junior Fellow at the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism, I get to participate in heated debates and critical assessment of the works of Ayn Rand every week. I myself am a huge believer in the Randian philosophy that is Objectivism.

"Objectivism is a philosophical movement; since politics is a branch of philosophy, Objectivism advocates certain political principles-specifically, those of laissez-fair capitalism- as the consequence and the ultimate practical application of its fundamental philosophical principles." - Ayn Rand - Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal

I will also share with readers experiences that I have as a strong Conservative/Libertarian attending a State University. While Clemson is fortunate to have a fairly Conservative student body, it still takes place in the academia environment, which is notoriously known for its left leaning tendencies.

Lastly readers need to take note that as a Student, I am not considered a credible source, I am simply offering up my viewpoint on issues as I see them.

-Ken Hollister