Tag: politics
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Kanye West, mental illness and disobeying religious clintelism
Kanye West has been critically acclaimed for revolutionizing hip-hop through genre-bending albums like The College Dropout and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, praised for his bold production, emotional vulnerability, and cultural impact on fashion, music, and celebrity. I have read the tabloids, so I am aware of his excesses—praising Hitler, blatant antisemitism, wearing a black…
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Elon Musk drunken by power, losing his morals
Elon Musk once symbolized progress. He launched rockets, built electric cars, and opened his patents to the world. His words inspired engineers, entrepreneurs, and idealists alike. At first, his mission seemed noble. He promised to save humanity, lower emissions, and conquer space. With each success, his legend grew. However, something changed. The ideas remained, but…
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Should we Westernize non-Western freethinkers?
Freethinkers International has evolved into a global community. Its members now come from radically different cultural, religious, and political backgrounds. Many live in countries where open questioning is dangerous or outright illegal. In some cases, thought itself becomes a crime. Should we westernize non-Westerners? This diversity raises a difficult, even uncomfortable, question. Should we encourage…
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Journalists: The high priests of pretending
We begin pretending earlier than we realize. At first, the lies feel harmless. Adults tell children stories about Santa Claus. They invent magical worlds where good always wins, and evil is punished. Also, they promise that everything will turn out fine, even when it will not. They do it to protect innocence—or so they say.…
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The impact of colonial history on modern geopolitics
Colonialism has officially ended. Yet its structures remain deeply embedded in the global system. In fact, the modern world order still runs on the mechanisms built by European empires. Colonial history does not sit in museums; instead, it lives in borders, currencies, alliances, and crises. It continues to shape how nations trade, borrow, vote, fight,…
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The fight to possess anything – it’s turned against us
Throughout history, people have struggled to possess something of their own. Not out of greed, but because without ownership, there was no dignity, no safety, no independence. To own even a patch of land, a cow, or a tool was to escape the total control of kings, lords, or masters. However, what began as a…
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Socialism for the rich
The ultra-rich own hundreds of trillions of dollars worldwide. Their wealth is unimaginable, yet they remain unsatisfied. Billionaires are content with the system, but they should not be. Even the top one percent, excluding the ultra-rich, should not be content either. The system does not serve them. Instead, it traps them in endless competition, insecurity,…
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Can the real boss Peter Thiel control Donald Trump?
Peter Thiel is one of the most powerful men alive (if you want to sue me, read this). He does not seek the spotlight like Donald Trump, yet his influence stretches further. He built PayPal, seeded Facebook, and operates in elite financial and technological circles. Unlike Trump, he does not crave attention. He wields power…
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Totalitarianism vs. facade democracy
In contemporary political discourse, the distinction between overt totalitarian regimes and covertly controlled facade democracies has garnered significant attention. Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been a prominent critic of these dynamics, highlighting the mechanisms through which power operates in ostensibly free societies. This article delves into Assange’s perspectives, contrasting the explicit oppression in…
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USA: Oligarchy or rule of lobbyists?
Oligarchy or rule of lobbyists? The United States presents itself as a democracy. Leaders claim they serve the people. Elections take place, debates happen, and laws are passed. However, real power is not in the hands of ordinary citizens. The system operates through money, influence, and backroom deals. Two forces compete for control. Some argue…