"We’re in strange times. In the U.S., we’re finding ourselves in a situation in which the possibility of genuine democratic retrenchment and some version of presidential authoritarian dictatorship is a real possibility. There’s a lot to consider as the liberal democracy we’ve become accustomed to could erode right before our eyes in the near future. Steve Levitsky is a professor of government at Harvard and serves as the director of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. Levitsky is also a New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including, “How Democracies Die” and “Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point,” which he co-authored with Daniel Ziblatt. He joins WITHpod to discuss entering into a new era, the uncertainty of this moment, the process by which a democracy might backslide into something that's less democratic and resisting the erosion."
Human knowledge has progressed exponentially since the dawn of modern science. It is no longer reasonable to accept claims without sufficient objective evidence. The harm from religion, alternatives to medicine, conservatism, and all other false beliefs will be exposed on this blog by reporting the findings of science. This blog will also reinforce what should be the basics of education: History, Civics, Financial Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical/Science Based Thinking.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Authoritarianism: Two Podcast Episodes To Help In Better Understanding
"We’re in strange times. In the U.S., we’re finding ourselves in a situation in which the possibility of genuine democratic retrenchment and some version of presidential authoritarian dictatorship is a real possibility. There’s a lot to consider as the liberal democracy we’ve become accustomed to could erode right before our eyes in the near future. Steve Levitsky is a professor of government at Harvard and serves as the director of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. Levitsky is also a New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including, “How Democracies Die” and “Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point,” which he co-authored with Daniel Ziblatt. He joins WITHpod to discuss entering into a new era, the uncertainty of this moment, the process by which a democracy might backslide into something that's less democratic and resisting the erosion."
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Beware Of The Powerful With Money
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Putin & Russian History
Sunday, May 19, 2024
RAGA: Flying Under The Radar To Overthrow Democracy In The USA
"RAGA operates The Rule of Law Defense Fund, which became the center of controversy following revelations that it had sponsored mass robocalls urging recipients to support President Donald Trump's rally in front of the Capitol on January 6; the rally resulted in the 2021 United States Capitol attack.[4] The robocall did not advocate for violence or storming the Capitol complex.[4]" (link)
Friday, May 17, 2024
The Battle Between Democracy & Autocracy Is Not New, But - - -
Monday, March 18, 2024
The Republican Party: A Puppet On Many Strings
Friday, November 4, 2022
Hitler Used The USA As An Example
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Progress Demands The End Of Monarchies
"Today, we take a look at the history and legacy of British imperialism and slavery through the lens of the divergent views on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the growing movement of former colonies to achieve full independence."
Click on the link below for a podcast presenting a history lesson that continues to be ignored under the pressure of pomp and circumstance:Wednesday, August 17, 2022
As Bad As You May Think It Is, It's Worse
"Today, we take a look at the strategies underway to systematically dismantle democracy in the United States including installing Big-Lie™ believers in elected and poll-working positions, preventing state-level Supreme Courts from holding GOP-dominated state legislators to the state constitutions, and wiping out tens of thousands of career civil servants from the federal government to be replaced by right-wing extremists loyal to the Republican Party."
Click on the link below for a shocking presentation of the treasonous activities that the Republicans are doing now to destroy representative democracy in the USA beginning in the 2022 election:Tuesday, May 3, 2022
A Different Take On Russia V. Ukraine
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Is THIS At The Root Of The Evil?
It is no secret that the Republican party has gone full bore into nationalism, unsupported Christian dogma, attacking non-binary sexuality, misogyny, racism, libertarianism, autocracy, anti-education, anti-US Constitution, and general magical thinking over science-based thinking. Is there one ideology at the base of it all? Click on the link below for a short podcast presenting a provocative point of view on the matter:
Monday, July 26, 2021
Authoritarianism In The Guise Of Freedom
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
How About Administering The Most Appropriate Test To Trump?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder seems to be high on the list of disorders that may be effecting Trump.
Speaking of tests for mental dysfunction, this may be the most dangerous flaw in Trump.
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