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Hillsborough and the cognitive dissonance of UK police response

Posted on May 3, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

In psychology there is a term called “cognitive dissonance”. The term refers to the symptoms a person faces when their behaviour does not match their thoughts, attitude, or beliefs. Cognitive dissonance refers to a situation involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs or … Continue reading →

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Rahm Emanuel’s Funeral Oration for Laquan McDonald: “I’m committed to reform.”

Posted on December 28, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

On 7 December 2015, Rahm Emanuel wrote an article, a funeral oration, to explain that Chicago would be reformed after Laquan McDonald’s death. The Mayor wrote that he is committed to reform.[1] On its own a call to reform is … Continue reading →

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Daniel Morgan’s Murder, police corruption, and the health of the UK regime

Posted on November 24, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

Daniel Morgan was brutally murdered with an axe. In the days before his murder, he had claimed to have information about a network of corrupt police officers. Despite, 6 investigations and two failed prosecutions, his killers have never been brought … Continue reading →

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Oaths that define a political regime

Posted on July 7, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

All regimes have loyalty oaths for citizens and those who work for the regime. These oaths are important political symbols as they explain what the regime holds most dear. They explain clearly the basis for obedience. Such obedience is beyond … Continue reading →

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