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Tag Archives: tyranny
Incest and tyranny, Trump fits a pattern
Incest is an abuse of power. The incest, though, is more than physical abuse as it can include emotional or psychological elements. From ancient times, incest was shunned for its effect on the family and more widely on society. For … Continue reading
Posted in censorship, corruption, justice, philosophy, privacy, public opinion
Tagged Aristotle, Athens, election 2016, Harmodius and Aristogeiton, Trump, tyranny
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Why Andrew Sullivan is wrong about America, Trump, and extreme democracy
In a provocative essay, Andrew Sullivan suggests America is an extreme democracy ripe for tyranny.[1] America’s multiculturalism, sexual freedom, disrespect for any authority or expertise and intolerance of any inequality whether earned or natural characterise its extremism. These characteristics challenge … Continue reading
Posted in corruption, justice, philosophy, public opinion, statesmanship, surveillance
Tagged andrew sullivan, Donald Trump, elections, extreme democracy, Hilary Clinton, Trump, tyranny
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Did Cicero writing in 44AD predict the rise of libertarianism and Donald Trump?
Did Cicero writing in 44AD predict the rise of libertarianism and Donald Trump? In his dialogue De Re Publica (The Republic) Cicero wrote an eerily prescient description of the libertarian movement. In this passage, the character of Scipio quotes from … Continue reading
Posted in corruption, justice, republicanism, statesmanship
Tagged Cicero, freedom, Philosophy, President of the United States, Putin, Trump, tyranny
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Oaths that define a political regime
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
Posted in Government, justice, statesmanship
Tagged corruption, Elizabeth II, hitler, loyalty, oaths, tyranny, United Kingdom
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