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The Essence of Politics is Who Gets What. The Enemy is Just a Distraction
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The Essence of Politics is Who Gets What. The Enemy is Just a Distraction

Posted on August, 2019 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Resource distribution is the essence of politics – not enemies – and money is not the only resource Continue reading →

Destruction as a Way of “Taking Back Control”
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Destruction as a Way of “Taking Back Control”

Posted on October, 2017 by MwBp • 2 Comments

Destruction seems as good a form of control as any when there is no other way to alter our environment constructively Continue reading →

Orbán: From Liberal to Populist in 3 Steps
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Orbán: From Liberal to Populist in 3 Steps

Posted on June, 2017 by MwBp • 15 Comments

For those who don’t have the time to follow Continue reading →

How The Mind Justifies Ideological Violence
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How The Mind Justifies Ideological Violence

Posted on March, 2017 by MwBp • 5 Comments

Nothing can guarantee that virulent ideologies will not infect a country, but an open society is a powerful vaccine Continue reading →

How Can A Society Support An Ideology The Majority Doesn’t Believe In?
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How Can A Society Support An Ideology The Majority Doesn’t Believe In?

Posted on March, 2017 by MwBp • 8 Comments

Conformity, echo chambers and the pluralistic paradox Continue reading →

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