Tag: Cardinal Richelieu
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There used to be strong leaders, now we have stupid politicians
Cardinal Richelieu, Charles de Gaulle, Winston Churchill, and Margaret Thatcher shaped history with intelligence, strategy, and decisive action. They built nations, crushed opposition, and made long-term decisions that defined the future. They did not depend on public approval to make bold choices. Instead, they understood that leadership required force, strategic alliances, and the ability to…
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Why do politicians lust for office when they have little power? Politics as a drug
Since I always write about how it is impossible to achieve something in politics due to the complicated patron-client relationships that are so own to the human species, I would like to explain why politicians want to be in office as much as they can. Even if we take it from the common morality standpoint…
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The political background
So you think when you see a politician’s face it is everything you can possibly see. Yes, you are right, there are so-called lobbyists, advisors, and shadow eminences. But the truth is there is a face (the very politician), mover-and-shaker (the brain), crook (stealing public funds or monetize the influence he exerts over the politician).…
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Cardinal Richelieu and the Big Bang in the USA
Cardinal Richelieu is considered as one of the most skilled politician of all times. They gave him little power, he suddenly commenced to rule all of them. And with severely messy American politics, they would need somebody like Cardinal Richelieu who would teach a lesson to the super-rich interest groups. The US needs to settle…