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Gerontocracy endangers democracy.
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The War with Self: A Soldier's Lament
We were the evil invaders in this war; our friends died, hard men cried. The question “why” is the deepest pain for those who served. Because this is not a war for democracy, or freedom, or justice. This is a war for profit, for stock prices and fat dividends.
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A Vet's War of Words: "It Is Our Duty to Dissent"
I fought four combat tours in the U.S. Army. I thought when I went AWOL from Fort Bragg that the war was over for me. But I found myself in the heart of a new battle—a war of words and a war of peace fighters who put their lives on the line for their beliefs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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