Tag: USA
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What has led to the downfall of the USSR
The collapse of the Soviet Union was one of the most decisive events of the twentieth century. It ended the Cold War, dissolved a superpower, and reshaped the map of Eurasia. Yet more than thirty years later, the question of why the USSR fell still provokes debate. Countless explanations exist—some emphasize dissidents, others point to…
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Unipolar world vs multipolar: Full guide
Global power never stays frozen. It shifts with economic growth, military strength, and cultural influence. At the highest level, there are two basic shapes of the world order. A unipolar world has one dominant power setting the rules. A multipolar world has several major powers competing and cooperating. History has seen both—and each brings its…
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POTUS vs German chancellor: Extreme vs zero power
The president of the United States commands one of the most concentrated portfolios of power in modern history. The German chancellor, by contrast, operates within a framework built to restrain authority. Both offices lead advanced economies. Both sit at the heart of alliances. Yet only one wields the tools to change the world overnight. The…
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Surviving being an atheist in the USA
The United States is a paradox. It was founded with secular principles. Yet belief in God still dominates. Churches line every street. Presidents end speeches with blessings. Children pledge allegiance under a deity. Atheists do exist—millions of them. But in many corners of the country, they walk silently. Their disbelief is not just personal. It…
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Why is China so dangerous to the USA?
Despite the fact that Chinese president Xi Jinping has his hands tied in many political decisions due to pressure from various interest groups, he is the strongest leader since Mao who lost the chance to build up China just like Stalin did with the SSSR (meaning China would have been sole superpower). So why is…
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Hillary Clinton, war with Russia and puppet state
Had Hillary Clinton won the election, Russia would have never been the same. There would have been, with great likelihood, a war with Russia and then transformed it into a puppet state. Or another solution to disrupt the regime. Germany as a puppet state My regular readers know it so if you don’t, please don’t…
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Economic inequality and mental health
Economic inequality has grown worldwide, creating deep social and financial divisions. As the gap between the rich and poor continues to widen, economic opportunities shrink for many, and psychological well-being deteriorates. Mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and severe psychiatric disorders, have become more prevalent as a result. In countries with high inequality, mental health…
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Getting rid of religion in the US? Atheism must prevail
Being an agnostic or atheist in the US can be a tough job. As a person nurtured in the Czech culture, I am stunned listening to songs and reading comments in a manner like this: “We will meet again!” “God lent us this person, now he or she is with him for eternity!” For sane…
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Critical thinking: List of suspicious deaths in the US
Where is the rational line between the infinite number of deaths claimed by conspiracy theorists (and some “conspiracy theories” are right) and a rational approach that is devoid of cognitive biases, fallacies, and formal errors, yet acknowledges the existence of governments’ extrajudicial killings? These killings are evident in countries like Russia, China, and, yes, the…
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If China ruled the world
Even my occasional readers know I am a fierce critic of the USA. And why the US? Because criticizing China or Russia won’t change anything, you will only get killed. I am not saying the US doesn’t kill people, see Donald Trump at his best: “There are a lot of killers. You think our country’s…