politics
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Richard II « Keelan Foley
Personally I feel that Shakespeare’s plays are politically useful and an effective means of distributing “common thinking” as in class and society structures through popular mediums. Also Shakespeare was closely tied with the current monarchy of the time. He implanted… Continue reading
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Should the South secede? – Salon.com
Before anybody jumps to the conclusion that I believe the south should secede, I want to state categorically that this is not the point of view from where I am coming. An interesting aspect of this interview is that the… Continue reading
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A Public Soul in Stasis: Ayn Rand vs. the Pope – Salon.com
The Greek word for “civil war” is stasis. While that might seem strange to them modern ear, it actually makes sense. Stasis is achieved when two or more great forces bring a thing/process to a halt. Much of our public… Continue reading
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Bain’s latest outsourcing plan | Business | guardian.co.uk
This is not how industrial capitalism is supposed to work. It is exactly how corporate capitalism works. Workers insist their operation is profitable and makes top quality auto sensors. “I understand business needs to make a profit. But this product… Continue reading
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A 2010 Study: Most Americans want wealth distribution similar to Sweden | The Raw Story
The image in most people’s minds about wealth distribution is out of sync with reality. Moreover, despite so much information that deals with the causes & effects of wealth inequality, most folks do not seem to understand why there is… Continue reading
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Treaty of Tripoli – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I wholeheartedly believe in the need for a wall that adequately & rigorously separates the laws of the Republic from the customs & dogmas of church, synagogue, mosque, and temple. I think a lot of us would do well to… Continue reading
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Textimony 20120810
Knowledge bereft of contemplation begets the folly of unconstrained power. Engage mindfully; refrain from recklessness. Stop generating agony. Continue reading
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Textimony 20120804
Fairness is but one facet of Justice… Obsess on this alone & you forget such alternatives as Mercifulness without which Justice becomes certain tyranny. Continue reading
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Opposing Views on What the American Public Provides
The notion of fair taxation is based on three ideals: First, taxes are a way to reimburse the community for what it has provided beforehand. This is about reciprocity. Second, taxes are a way to maintain freedom in America, by… Continue reading
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I would say, “The world as seen by Boomers”…
…rather than “Republicans” since this is about a pseudo-nostalgia with a great penchant for creative memory. However, I want to be clear that I am not committing the fallacy of “equal time.” I am a progressive leaning independent who sees… Continue reading
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Condemning Inhospitable Attempts to Resurrect the House Un-American Activities Inquisition
It is imperative that the People of these United States not follow down the path that has historically led us astray and caused us to turn on our neighbors as well as strangers. As a colleague of mine–diminutive in stature… Continue reading
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Wealth doesn’t trickle down – it just floods offshore
Often, when I hear folks saying that the rich and super rich are job creators, I ask myself: Exaclty to how much of world economics do you actually pay heed? If profits are not invested into foreign ventures they are… Continue reading
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Soul Spelunker: Dostoevsky And Existentialism
Existentialism was a movement that took place in philosophy after the Second World War, but its roots go back many centuries. It was a break with the Enlightenment mindset which attempted to bring mankind to a state of perfection… via… Continue reading
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Mike Huckabee & Ignorance
Newsflash: This is an example of ignorance par excellence. Gay people are not all child molesters. And child molesters who happen to be attracted to the same gender are actually out numbered by male molesters who prey on girls and… Continue reading
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Glenn Greenwald Leaves Salon for the Guardian | The Wrap Media
Good luck at the Guardian Glenn. I look forward to seeing the great things you will do there. Keep the faith and stick to your guns! Indeed, the former New York prosecutor has led multiple charges with his stories, most… Continue reading
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