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That Hope, That Spark, That Thing That Makes You Want

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That Hope, That Spark, That Thing That Makes You Want

Posted on November, 2020 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Part 1. Continue reading →

You Are Not Your President

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You Are Not Your President

Posted on January, 2017 by MwBp • 11 Comments

The inability to think from one’s own perspective is the hallmark of an authoritarian follower Continue reading →

Where Is Freedom in the Hierarchy of Needs?

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Where Is Freedom in the Hierarchy of Needs?

Posted on January, 2017 by MwBp • 5 Comments

We regard freedom as a luxury, only to be sought when all else is safe and secure – but it may be the other way around. Continue reading →

Fear and Helplessness in Politics

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Fear and Helplessness in Politics

Posted on December, 2016 by MwBp • 10 Comments

Populism, xenophobia, racism, extremism, or the erosion of democracy are just symptoms. This is behind them Continue reading →

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