How Democrats Can Save Democracy “…those who support democracy are not as prepared or as focused as those who seek to subvert it. But, I hope I am wrong. Now is the time to act.” Marc Elias The Republicans have openly given up on democracy. There’s no denying that they have chosen the path to …
Taking AnotherLook at Bigotry Bigot: a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices. Especially: one who regards or treats the members of a group (such as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance. (Merriam-Webster) Bigotry is on the rise all across America. Our increased attacks …
We didn’t lose our minds… they were stolen How we were trained to hate Traditional American politics is dead. The battle of ideals and policies is long gone and has been replaced by a battle between the sane and the insane. The political Right is exhibiting a near cult-like behavior where their many thought leaders …
The Psychology Behind the Death of Democracy How fear-mongering from the Right and counterproductive messaging from the Left trigger extremely dangerous responses in our subconsciousIt’s much worse than you think… “Truly, whoever can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities”Voltaire “The world is a dangerous place; not because of those who do evil, …
The Psychology Behind the Death of Democracy How fear-mongering from the Right and counterproductive messaging from the Left trigger extremely dangerous responses in our subconsciousIt’s much worse than you think… The Psychology Behind the Death of Democracy [This DRAFT is a living document] “Truly, whoever can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities” – …
Creating Fear to Control Us “Truly, whoever can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities” – Voltaire None of us are born to hate. We come into this world innocently, having no concept of “us versus them”. We are born with survival instincts of course, and they soon mature enough to make us wary …
Fear, Hate, and Division in America NOTE: This article has been updated to include a slightly deeper dive into human psychology and how it has been used to make us eager to hate and eager to obey… (updated article) None of us are born to hate. We come into this world having no concept of …
Meet The Predator Class You are their prey Exercise: Which of the following can be used to describe our government? Corporatocracy – government action is dictated by the needs of corporations Ethnocracy – government control is distributed according to ethnic or racial affiliation Kakistocracy – government controlled by some of its least qualified and least …
Justice Lewis Powell’s plan to hand the Supreme Court and American Democracy over to corporate America. The plan is being executed to perfection…
To Wear or Not to Wear??? Why is that a question??? Some of folks are all-in on masks; wearing them in their own houses, while they sleep, and even during sex – all with the understanding that it could save their lives or the lives of others. For these people it is simply a matter …
