Jordon Bryce

Professor & Chair, department of Political Science at Bridgewater State University. PPE co-coordinator. Proud @UHPoliticalSci alum. Opinions are my own.

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

@pegobry_en Two works by Don Lutz— A Preface to American Political Theory & The Origins of American Constitutionalism. Lutz argues that our colonial political experience shapes later American thought

[Philip Bunn @PhilipDBunn]

As a political theorist, I mostly read, think, and write about stuff that has only ever existed conceptually, and never worked in practice. That’s why I’m perfectly prepared to teach my American government students about Congress this week.

[Justin Wolfers @JustinWolfers]

Stephen Moore never fails to make careless errors, cherry pick numbers, and misrepresent the data. My friend @EconChrisClarke picks apart Moore's latest dishonesty, exposing mistakes and misrepresentations that are big, embarrassing, and disqualifying.

[The Intellectualist @highbrow_nobrow]

“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist.”

― Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

@SiditaKushi Congratulations!

[Doc  @DocAtCDI]

ICE officers stopped by our farm yesterday.

“We need to inspect your property for illegal aliens,” one of them said.

I replied, “Alright, but whatever you do, don’t go into that field over there.”

The officer in charge exploded.

“Mister, I have the authority of the federal government behind me!” he barked, reaching into his back pocket. He yanked out a badge and shoved it in my face.

“See this fucking badge? This badge means I can go wherever I want on ANY land. No questions asked, no answers given. Am I clear? Do you understand?”

I nodded politely and said, “Be my guest.”

Then I went back to my chores.

About ten minutes later, I heard screaming. I looked up and saw six ICE agents running for their lives, being chased by my big, mean, old bull. And with every step, that bull was closing in. Fast.

It looked like they were about to get gored for sure.

So I dropped my tools, ran over to the fence, and shouted at the top of my lungs:

“YOUR BADGE! SHOW HIM YOUR FUCKING BADGE!”

[Josh Marshall @joshtpm]

Harvard sociologist/polisci Theda Skocpol explains how the vast expansion of ICE in BBB may be Trump's secret weapon to overcome the barriers of federalism and complete his autocratic takeover of the American state. (History from Germany & Hungary in 20s/30s.) https://t.co/lq6oCxgudS via @TPM

[Dr. Alex Zawacki @achillghost]

Grad school

[Javier Corrales @jcorrales2011]

All my life I have studied democratization and autocratization. My 1st field trip was to newly democratic Argentina. I then added autocracies to my portfolio: Cuba, Ven, etc. I think I can recognize the stages of transition to authoritarianism. Here are the boxes checked off.

[Hans Zeiger @hanszeiger]

If we want to reinvigorate ethical public leadership and statesmanship, we must invest in the study and teaching of these subjects in our universities. @fulcrum_us @JackMillerCtr @goACTA @MadisonProgram
https://t.co/2v7BHAFUGm

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

World Series in the background while I review a chapter from one of the four undergraduate honors theses I am supervising. Putting the final touches on Aristophanes’ take on Alcibiades and the perils of political ambition.

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

Nap time for the Weird Sisters!

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

Luna watching Rings of Power while her sisters run around the house

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

Lots of jobs at UH!

[University of Houston Political Science @UHPoliticalSci]

We are excited to be hiring a total of six positions this fall.

2 positions in American Politics
2 Positions in Comparative Politics
2 positions in Political Theory

Check out the link below for the full job ads for each listing.

https://t.co/0Wi9AutJv2

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

When we lost Apollo, we immediately started looking for a new member of the family. Artemis needs somebody to play with and be with while we are gone. So, welcome home Atalanta!

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

We lost this little dude yesterday. His seizures got worse & started to see neurological issues beyond the seizures. You were with only a short time, but we love you. We will think of you every time you pull the sun across the sky.

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

Looking forward to reading it. He was a great mentor while I was at Houston along with Ross Lence.

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

Supervising four undergradaute research projects and now doing an online summer course. I am up to my eyes in grading related activities.

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

@AeonSkoble Not a memo, but an issue with what will be the new and improved process of ordering books

[Jordon Bryce @Pol_Theory_Prof]

Even after 20 years, I still get annoyed whenever any university decision to make thing “better” or “easier” ends up making things worse.