John Horvat

Jan 29, 2025 | theimaginativeconservative.org | John Horvat

Suddenly, a demographic winter is upon us. We’ve seen it coming for decades. However, the effects of this population implosion are now starting to be felt. Nation after nation report low birth rates and aging populations. No amount of monetary incentive is enough to change people’s minds—even in more traditional societies. Women and couples seem intent on remaining childless. Many are discussing why no one wants to have children. Experts debate the causes, but few present convincing conclusions.

Jan 15, 2025 | theimaginativeconservative.org | John Horvat

There is one aspect of the immigration debate that most liberals do not like to discuss. Recognizing a right for anyone to flee misfortune, liberals invite them to pour over the border, which most do illegally. However, they refuse to look at the reasons behind the growing migrant stream and seek to stop it. Dealing with the issue this way is like bailing water out of a boat with a large hole in its hull. After a while, even the most heroic efforts to stay afloat come to nothing.

Jan 8, 2025 | theimaginativeconservative.org | John Horvat

The United Kingdom’s Labour Party government is presenting a bill to abolish the hereditary lords from the upper chamber of Parliament. Hereditary lords are those House of Lords’ members who inherit the right to sit in the upper House based on services rendered to the realm. Many storied families have retained this right for generations. Over the years, they have gained much experience and wisdom in judging legislation and governing.

Dec 5, 2024 | brownpelicanla.com | John Horvat

Everyone has an explanation for the turn of events in November. It’s the economy, the culture, a failure to connect with working-class Americans. All these are valid reasons. However, I have my own explanation that sheds some light on what has gone wrong in America. It explains something of the craziness of our times. I think the problem is the banana on the wall. I know it sounds exoteric, but let me explain. I think the banana metaphor will help clarify why some Americans reacted during the election.

Dec 5, 2024 | theimaginativeconservative.org | John Horvat

Everyone has an explanation for the turn of events in November. It’s the economy, the culture, a failure to connect with working-class Americans. All these are valid reasons. However, I have my own explanation that sheds some light on what has gone wrong in America. It explains something of the craziness of our times. I think the problem is the banana on the wall. I know it sounds exoteric, but let me explain. I think the banana metaphor will help clarify why some Americans reacted during the election.