Tag: Democracy
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Ignorance, Its Uses and Nurture
Democracy is flawed due to widespread public ignorance about international and national affairs. The article asserts that the public’s limited understanding makes functional democracy unattainable. By Fred Reed Note from Tom Forgive the interruption, Information Clearing House really needs your help. All we ask is that you click this link http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/support.htm and provide what ever you can…
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Depression, thy name is Biden/Trump
A clash of dinosaurs marks the end of empire By Bill Astore Joe Biden versus Donald Trump, again. That’s America’s choice in 2024. Biden is mainly running to “save democracy” from Trump as well as on abortion rights. Trump is running on a MAGA platform that includes stopping the flow of “illegals” into America. You’re…
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Trust Us, We’re the Media
The 2024 election season is marked by politicians and pundits invoking fear and claiming democracy is at stake. While fears of a collapse may seem valid, the system has survived numerous challenges, including the Capitol riot. However, the narrative of a dire threat to democracy is called into question, as the system has repeatedly demonstrated…
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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world
By Arundhati Roy thank the Charles Veillon Foundation for honoring me with the 2023 European Essay Award. It may not be immediately apparent how delighted I am to receive it. It’s even possible that I am gloating. What makes me happiest is that it is a prize for literature. Not for peace. Not for culture…