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Why Fascism Stems From Ordinary People, Not Monsters

The spiritualizing or heightening of violence. Anti-rationalism, a reaction to the Enlightenment. Heroism and action over religious debate or thought. Myth and story over rationalism and materialism. Vulgar or Social Darwinism, the scientism of struggle. Ultra-nationalism and Völkisch thought as a crisis of capitalism and liberalism. Authority and order over freedom and chaos. Anti-Bolshevism or anti-universalism. Paramilitarism. The reality and shock of World War One. And establishment support from big money and big politicians.

The Gaza Genocide‍ & Legal Proceedings

Since October 7, 2023, the world has witnessed an unprecedented mobilization of civil society in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.[^1] Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets across six continents, demanding an immediate ceasefire and calling for accountability for what many international legal experts and human rights organizations characterize as potential genocide.[^2] This comprehensive report documents the global protest movement, the legal proceedings underway at the International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court, the humanitarian evidence including the contentious debate over famine classification, and the scholarly consensus emerging around genocide allegations.

Trump, Trumpism & Transactionalism - And How We Traded Short-Term Lies for Long-Term Loss

America’s election of Trump—twice—was not merely a political error, but a revelation. He was less a corrupter than a mirror, exposing a society willing to trade dignity for security, truth for lies, and principles for populism. His rise showed that democracy can crumble not through war or invasion, but through citizens’ deliberate surrender of reason in exchange for certainty. What took nearly 250 years to build—the fragile architecture of self-governance—may be dismantled in less than a decade, accelerated by social media’s machinery of mass delusion. Each vote was not just a choice, but an abandonment of truth itself. The bitter irony is that democracy’s undoing did not come from external enemies, but from within, by people who mistook ignorance for authenticity and power for morality. The most haunting question that remains is not whether democracy will survive, but whether what emerges will still deserve the name—or if democracy was always an exception to humanity’s deeper instinct: the worship of comforting illusions over difficult truths.

All Wars Since 1990 Have One Thing in Common - And It’s the Same Thing Fueling the Global Conflict of Tomorrow

Three years, four months, three weeks, and five days – that’s how much time has passed since the war in Ukraine began. And that is exactly how long I’ve been working on a certain project. The global drift into conspiracy theories is often presented as the behavior of helpless fools who no longer know whom to trust, because the “respected” authorities have lied to them – and so they fall prey to mad charlatans. But I don’t believe people are that stupid. On the contrary: people are smart enough to accept only those conspiracy theories that lift the blame from them. What we are really witnessing is a kind of alibi, collectively created by the crowd. People trade their freedom for innocence. Populist leaders are eager to tell people that they are innocent – in exchange for power. The only hole in that alibi is Ukraine. Of all the revolutions of the 2010s, only one succeeded: Euromaidan. Ukrainians took their fate into their own hands – and they won. That is why they must die. Because if they succeeded, then we might succeed, too. We could have succeeded. Which means: democracy is real. And it is possible. And yes – we all share responsibility for what goes wrong in our democracies. That’s why both supporters and opponents of the war instinctively feel that this war is a test of democracy – not only because it happens that Ukraine is a democracy and Russia a dictatorship, but because Russia and the world have turned this war into a trial: are ordinary people still capable of standing up to ossified structures of power – and winning? And, surprisingly, many people don’t want that to be possible. Knowing this already three years ago, I decided to begin writing this article. Now I can proudly say: it is finished. Or at least finished enough – for this moment. After three years of research and over 150 different sources, 31 different books, I have created a document that – as I hope you’ll see while reading – is something much more than just an inventory of guilt, another “who did what?” or whether it was fair, or other distractions from reality. So what is this article really about? The clue lies in the title.

Niccolò Machiavelli: He Who Wrote the Ultimate Guide for Dictators

A guidebook to rulers on how to gain and consolidate power, The Prince was considered so dangerous it was banned by the Catholic Church for more than 200 years. It has not only paved the way for tyrants, despots and dictators but has had a profound impact on business, politics, religion and the halls of power on every continent of the globe. But what did Machiavelli say? Who did he influence and how has what a man wrote 500 years ago, shaped the modern world in which we live today? From the White House to the Kremlin from the Vatican to the Federal Reserve, this is how a man from Florence changed the course of history. This is how the writings of Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli are used to manipulate and control everyone.

How Did Karx Marx Understood World: Debunking Lies and Envisioning a Fairer Future

The discussion clarifies socialism's aim to maximize freedom and rights like education, healthcare, and democratic participation for everyone, contrasting it with capitalism's power imbalances and exploitation. Historically, socialism seeks to improve on capitalism by ensuring collective ownership and democratic decision-making, benefiting all rather than a select few. Examples like Salvador Allende's Chile show how socialist policies can enhance living standards and economic performance, despite external sabotage. The critique addresses misconceptions that socialism means inefficient government control, advocating instead for a fair, participatory system. Ultimately, socialism is presented as a viable alternative to capitalism, promising greater equality and freedom for all.

The Fourth Turning is Here - A Pivotal Era of Change & Transformation

As always, when this crisis comes, it would be the poor and the middle class that suffer the most, and all their last remaining wealth will just get transferred to the rich, just like COVID. But if you don't want this to be your fate, the good news is that you still have time to prepare. You've got 12 months before a recession, thanks to the lag effects, before things start getting really bad. And if you want to prepare, it's safe to say that the average 9-to-5 job, where you can get laid off at any moment,is not going to cut it.

The U.S. vs Itself - The U.S. is the #1 global risk in 2024 & 2025.

An Overdue Critique and Review of Death Note & What is tell about Japans Lost Generation

“Death Note,” though imperfect, powerfully dismantles the ideals it once presented, proving the futility in trying to understand the conflict as simply wanting something inside oneself to be true. The desire for a savior or someone to right the world’s wrongs can be disturbing and delusional, but it is also human. Life continues, and so does the pursuit of a better world, even if it may never be achieved.