Robber Barons and The One Percent
A Comparative History of Greed Across much of the Last Millennium Introduction to Robber Barons and The One Percent Robber barons and the one percent are near mirror images of greed and…
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Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism: 1 Way of Thinking about Greed
Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism: Connections to Neo-Liberal Politics, Globalism, and Their Effects on the United States Introduction Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism continue to shape political and…
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Marx on Late Stage Capitalism: Courage for Embracing Equitable Change
A Modern Analysis of Globalization, Income Inequality, and the Climate Crisis Introduction to Marx on Late-Stage Capitalism Marx on Late Stage Capitalism. Karl Marx’s concept of “late-stage capitalism” captures…
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Democratic 2024 Loss
Understanding the Factors Behind a Devastating Election Defeat Democratic 2024 Loss is the focus of this post. An unexpected loss for the Democrats to be sure. Yes, the Democratic Party’s 2024 election…
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The Politics of Mistrust
How Identity and Reactionary Politics Fuel America’s Crisis Introduction to The Politics of Mistrust The politics of mistrust in the United States has morphed into a pervasive crisis, alienating voters across…
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Assimilation as Policy: An Arrogant Paradox and Its 5 Dreadful Consequences
An In-depth Analysis Introduction: Defining Assimilation as Policy Assimilation as Policy is the overarching theme of this post. Assimilation policies have long aimed to erase minority cultural practices, forcing conformity to…
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The Rising Tide of Xenophobia: A Tawdry American Paradox
The Rising Tide of Xenophobia Hate of the Unfamiliar in America The Rising Tide of Xenophobia in American Politics deserves a close look. Putting hate under a microscope in this limited…
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Democracy or Oligarchy?
2024 Decision Time for The United States Democracy or Oligarchy? The 2024 election brings the United States to a critical crossroads! Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump represent…
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