Sam Mace
@thoughtgenerate.bsky.social
An avid reader and sometime writer. Schmitt and the Middle East book due out in 2025.
Link to my substack :) https://theorymatters.substack.com/
Link to my substack :) https://theorymatters.substack.com/
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The Collapse of Conservatism
And a note on why Oli Dugmore is wrong about tuition fees
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"Intellectual provision should be made available for everyone, and in the age of the internet and giant campuses, there is more than enough provision to go around." my case for a genuinely transformative education system
"Intellectual provision should be made available for everyone, and in the age of the internet and giant campuses, there is more than enough provision to go around." my case for a genuinely transformative education system
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open.substack.com/pub/theoryma... My latest where I question the collapse of conservatism and challenge @OliDugmore claims about tuition fees
The Collapse of Conservatism
And a note on why Oli Dugmore is wrong about tuition fees
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma... My latest where I question the collapse of conservatism and challenge @OliDugmore claims about tuition fees
Reposted by Sam Mace
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"Intellectual provision should be made available for everyone, and in the age of the internet and giant campuses, there is more than enough provision to go around." my case for a genuinely transformative education system
"Intellectual provision should be made available for everyone, and in the age of the internet and giant campuses, there is more than enough provision to go around." my case for a genuinely transformative education system
The Collapse of Conservatism
And a note on why Oli Dugmore is wrong about tuition fees
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma...
"Intellectual provision should be made available for everyone, and in the age of the internet and giant campuses, there is more than enough provision to go around." my case for a genuinely transformative education system
"Intellectual provision should be made available for everyone, and in the age of the internet and giant campuses, there is more than enough provision to go around." my case for a genuinely transformative education system
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma...
"Intellectual provision should be made available for everyone, and in the age of the internet and giant campuses, there is more than enough provision to go around." my case for a genuinely transformative education system
"Intellectual provision should be made available for everyone, and in the age of the internet and giant campuses, there is more than enough provision to go around." my case for a genuinely transformative education system
The Collapse of Conservatism
And a note on why Oli Dugmore is wrong about tuition fees
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma...
"Intellectual provision should be made available for everyone, and in the age of the internet and giant campuses, there is more than enough provision to go around." my case for a genuinely transformative education system
"Intellectual provision should be made available for everyone, and in the age of the internet and giant campuses, there is more than enough provision to go around." my case for a genuinely transformative education system
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma... My latest where I question the collapse of conservatism and challenge @OliDugmore claims about tuition fees
The Collapse of Conservatism
And a note on why Oli Dugmore is wrong about tuition fees
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma... My latest where I question the collapse of conservatism and challenge @OliDugmore claims about tuition fees
Reposted by Sam Mace
friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there
January 29, 2026 at 9:34 PM
friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there
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An extraordinary document. Read it.
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
January 28, 2026 at 10:42 PM
An extraordinary document. Read it.
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
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My latest where I question if, like all revolutions, the Iranian revolution has eventually ran out of steam
My latest where I question if, like all revolutions, the Iranian revolution has eventually ran out of steam
Revolutions Always Fail
The Islamic Republic is destined to fall
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January 22, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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My latest where I question if, like all revolutions, the Iranian revolution has eventually ran out of steam
My latest where I question if, like all revolutions, the Iranian revolution has eventually ran out of steam
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My latest where I discuss with Shadi Hamid his latest book, The Case for American Power. I challenge his notions of hypocrisy, Oikophobia, and personal struggle with where America has landed
My latest where I discuss with Shadi Hamid his latest book, The Case for American Power. I challenge his notions of hypocrisy, Oikophobia, and personal struggle with where America has landed
Shadi Hamid on the Case for American Power
This is my conversation with the wonderful Shadi Hamid about his new book, The Case for American Power, which you can buy here. During this discussion, Shadi and I discuss his newest book, the role th...
theorymatters.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:57 AM
theorymatters.substack.com/p/shadi-hami...
My latest where I discuss with Shadi Hamid his latest book, The Case for American Power. I challenge his notions of hypocrisy, Oikophobia, and personal struggle with where America has landed
My latest where I discuss with Shadi Hamid his latest book, The Case for American Power. I challenge his notions of hypocrisy, Oikophobia, and personal struggle with where America has landed
theorymatters.substack.com/p/shadi-hami...
My latest where I discuss with Shadi Hamid his latest book, The Case for American Power. I challenge his notions of hypocrisy, Oikophobia, and personal struggle with where America has landed
My latest where I discuss with Shadi Hamid his latest book, The Case for American Power. I challenge his notions of hypocrisy, Oikophobia, and personal struggle with where America has landed
Shadi Hamid on the Case for American Power
This is my conversation with the wonderful Shadi Hamid about his new book, The Case for American Power, which you can buy here. During this discussion, Shadi and I discuss his newest book, the role th...
theorymatters.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:57 AM
theorymatters.substack.com/p/shadi-hami...
My latest where I discuss with Shadi Hamid his latest book, The Case for American Power. I challenge his notions of hypocrisy, Oikophobia, and personal struggle with where America has landed
My latest where I discuss with Shadi Hamid his latest book, The Case for American Power. I challenge his notions of hypocrisy, Oikophobia, and personal struggle with where America has landed
Reposted by Sam Mace
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"Trump’s attempt to resuscitate the Monroe Doctrine should be viewed as America’s Jurassic World moment. The attempt to revive something that has long been dormant in a world which no longer matches the story being told."
"Trump’s attempt to resuscitate the Monroe Doctrine should be viewed as America’s Jurassic World moment. The attempt to revive something that has long been dormant in a world which no longer matches the story being told."
Trump's Colonial Adventure
Why Second Acts are never as good
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January 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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"Trump’s attempt to resuscitate the Monroe Doctrine should be viewed as America’s Jurassic World moment. The attempt to revive something that has long been dormant in a world which no longer matches the story being told."
"Trump’s attempt to resuscitate the Monroe Doctrine should be viewed as America’s Jurassic World moment. The attempt to revive something that has long been dormant in a world which no longer matches the story being told."
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma...
"Trump’s attempt to resuscitate the Monroe Doctrine should be viewed as America’s Jurassic World moment. The attempt to revive something that has long been dormant in a world which no longer matches the story being told."
"Trump’s attempt to resuscitate the Monroe Doctrine should be viewed as America’s Jurassic World moment. The attempt to revive something that has long been dormant in a world which no longer matches the story being told."
Trump's Colonial Adventure
Why Second Acts are never as good
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma...
"Trump’s attempt to resuscitate the Monroe Doctrine should be viewed as America’s Jurassic World moment. The attempt to revive something that has long been dormant in a world which no longer matches the story being told."
"Trump’s attempt to resuscitate the Monroe Doctrine should be viewed as America’s Jurassic World moment. The attempt to revive something that has long been dormant in a world which no longer matches the story being told."
My latest where I ask do we really want to examine things?
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"unlike Conservatism, liberalism does not look backwards for the future. Instead, liberals tend to examine the past, akin to political archaeologists seeking to understand the problems to guide the future."
"unlike Conservatism, liberalism does not look backwards for the future. Instead, liberals tend to examine the past, akin to political archaeologists seeking to understand the problems to guide the future."
A Short Reflection on Examining
And Happy New Year!
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January 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
My latest where I ask do we really want to examine things?
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"unlike Conservatism, liberalism does not look backwards for the future. Instead, liberals tend to examine the past, akin to political archaeologists seeking to understand the problems to guide the future."
"unlike Conservatism, liberalism does not look backwards for the future. Instead, liberals tend to examine the past, akin to political archaeologists seeking to understand the problems to guide the future."
A Short Reflection on Examining
And Happy New Year!
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:18 PM
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma...
"unlike Conservatism, liberalism does not look backwards for the future. Instead, liberals tend to examine the past, akin to political archaeologists seeking to understand the problems to guide the future."
"unlike Conservatism, liberalism does not look backwards for the future. Instead, liberals tend to examine the past, akin to political archaeologists seeking to understand the problems to guide the future."
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma...
"unlike Conservatism, liberalism does not look backwards for the future. Instead, liberals tend to examine the past, akin to political archaeologists seeking to understand the problems to guide the future."
"unlike Conservatism, liberalism does not look backwards for the future. Instead, liberals tend to examine the past, akin to political archaeologists seeking to understand the problems to guide the future."
A Short Reflection on Examining
And Happy New Year!
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:18 PM
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma...
"unlike Conservatism, liberalism does not look backwards for the future. Instead, liberals tend to examine the past, akin to political archaeologists seeking to understand the problems to guide the future."
"unlike Conservatism, liberalism does not look backwards for the future. Instead, liberals tend to examine the past, akin to political archaeologists seeking to understand the problems to guide the future."
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it’s all i’ve got
December 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
it’s all i’ve got
2025 has by all accounts been a pretty awful year for me. But, I hope, next year can and will be better.
January 1, 2026 at 11:17 AM
2025 has by all accounts been a pretty awful year for me. But, I hope, next year can and will be better.
are there any Schmitt and/or MENA scholars happy to read over a paper draft?
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
are there any Schmitt and/or MENA scholars happy to read over a paper draft?
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We are $5,400 away from reaching one-third of our goal. Help us get there gofund.me/b4c7a535c
December 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We are $5,400 away from reaching one-third of our goal. Help us get there gofund.me/b4c7a535c
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"People don’t simply want to be economically comfortable; they also want to be seen and recognised as important in their own right." my latest on Jacob Savage's latest piece
"People don’t simply want to be economically comfortable; they also want to be seen and recognised as important in their own right." my latest on Jacob Savage's latest piece
A response to The Lost Generation
It is both right and wrong
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December 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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"People don’t simply want to be economically comfortable; they also want to be seen and recognised as important in their own right." my latest on Jacob Savage's latest piece
"People don’t simply want to be economically comfortable; they also want to be seen and recognised as important in their own right." my latest on Jacob Savage's latest piece
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma...
"People don’t simply want to be economically comfortable; they also want to be seen and recognised as important in their own right." my latest on Jacob Savage's latest piece
"People don’t simply want to be economically comfortable; they also want to be seen and recognised as important in their own right." my latest on Jacob Savage's latest piece
A response to The Lost Generation
It is both right and wrong
open.substack.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
open.substack.com/pub/theoryma...
"People don’t simply want to be economically comfortable; they also want to be seen and recognised as important in their own right." my latest on Jacob Savage's latest piece
"People don’t simply want to be economically comfortable; they also want to be seen and recognised as important in their own right." my latest on Jacob Savage's latest piece
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I’ve read 113 books this year (with a couple still underway)!
Since many of them were recommendations from the good folks here, thought I’d share my favorites. (Not all were published this year - I have to wait on the library list!)
No particular order and mix of genres 🧵
Since many of them were recommendations from the good folks here, thought I’d share my favorites. (Not all were published this year - I have to wait on the library list!)
No particular order and mix of genres 🧵
December 23, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I’ve read 113 books this year (with a couple still underway)!
Since many of them were recommendations from the good folks here, thought I’d share my favorites. (Not all were published this year - I have to wait on the library list!)
No particular order and mix of genres 🧵
Since many of them were recommendations from the good folks here, thought I’d share my favorites. (Not all were published this year - I have to wait on the library list!)
No particular order and mix of genres 🧵
Reposted by Sam Mace
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"Even the worst person is able to convince themselves that they are acting out of necessity or duty or honour, when they have committed the worst possible acts."
"Even the worst person is able to convince themselves that they are acting out of necessity or duty or honour, when they have committed the worst possible acts."
Declinist Politics Part 2- A bite-sized piece
UK and Decline
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December 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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"Even the worst person is able to convince themselves that they are acting out of necessity or duty or honour, when they have committed the worst possible acts."
"Even the worst person is able to convince themselves that they are acting out of necessity or duty or honour, when they have committed the worst possible acts."