Dr. Thomas Krannawitter holds a Ph.D. in political science from the Claremont Graduate University, specializing in American political thought, classical political philosophy, and political economy. Do this! --> The Vino & Veritas Society is an exclusive social club for like-minded patriots. We guard the American Idea of liberty from progressives trying to replace our self-governing constitutional republic with total central planning. And we have fun doing it. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES