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Gerontocracy endangers democracy.
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Circle September 20 and 21 on your calendar, book a ticket to New York, and then I'll explain.
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When the world looks back at the Obama years half a century from now, one doubts they'll remember the health care website; one imagines they'll study how the most powerful government on Earth reacted to the sudden, clear onset of climate change.
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A Summer of Extremes Signifies the New Normal
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One pressing question is how the worldwide outrage might, and could, spread to his other business interests, not least his largest interest: SpaceX.
There is a real human cost behind cold, calculated “efficiency.”
Musk's unelected role at the forefront of U.S. government, and his company's near monopolisation of satellite internet communications, increases his global political and economic power grab, and attacks on democracy.
Yarvin saw the “red pill” as the realization that the Enlightenment ideals he came to associate with “the cathedral” and democracy are actually a poison leading to societal decadence and decline.
Gerontocracy endangers democracy.
One pressing question is how the worldwide outrage might, and could, spread to his other business interests, not least his largest interest: SpaceX.
There is a real human cost behind cold, calculated “efficiency.”
Musk's unelected role at the forefront of U.S. government, and his company's near monopolisation of satellite internet communications, increases his global political and economic power grab, and attacks on democracy.
Yarvin saw the “red pill” as the realization that the Enlightenment ideals he came to associate with “the cathedral” and democracy are actually a poison leading to societal decadence and decline.
The burgeoning pro-democracy, anti-Trump movement known as 50501 expects to drive tens and possibly hundreds of thousands to protest in 1,000 cities and towns on Saturday.
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In many European countries, the far right holds or shares power. Democracy is in crisis.
Posted 1 month 2 weeks ago
If Trump indeed tanks your 401(k) to make himself and his friends even richer, the opposition party should make that the centerpiece of their attack heading into next year’s election.
Posted 1 month 2 weeks ago
The only thing overshadowing the evil of the regime is its incompetence. And the people are only just beginning to realize the power we have.
Posted 1 month 4 weeks ago
Yarvin saw the “red pill” as the realization that the Enlightenment ideals he came to associate with “the cathedral” and democracy are actually a poison leading to societal decadence and decline.
Posted 1 month 4 hours ago
