Topic: Authoritarianism

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Government, International

February 14, 2022: A Dark Day for Civil Rights in Canada

– February 22, 2022

“The Canadian truckers are reminding the world that liberty is as essential to the True North, Glorious and Free, as the silent winters from which Canada emerges stronger, better, and more beautiful every Spring.” ~ Mary Dawood Catlin

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Education, International

Harvard Embraces Police State Hypocrisy

– February 22, 2022

“The supposedly dedicated committed climate change activist will take a 9,100-mile flight from Wellington to Boston. Meanwhile, back in New Zealand, Kiwis continue to come out in droves to protest the Ardern-led self-siege policy.” ~ Jordan Schachtel

Authoritarianism, Government, International

Why China’s Aggression In Asia Is Backfiring

– February 18, 2022

“China occupies a region with fierce competitors. This presents Washington with an opportunity for a more nuanced and multilateral response that brings together diverse countries in pursuit of peace and stability in the region.” ~ Ethan Yang

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Education, Government

How the Coddled Kids Graduated But Never Grew Up

– February 18, 2022

“The coddled kids didn’t grow up, and now they’re in positions of authority everywhere. The madness of crowds had long been simmering at the doors of American institutions – then its halls, and then its board rooms.” ~ Joakim Book

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Government

It’s Always about Fear.

– February 17, 2022

“Government endangers us, and does not deserve our trust. But now, just pointing out that danger…makes us terrorists. This is only possible because of the decades-long sacrifice of liberty to fear.” ~ Laura Williams

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Government

Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

– February 16, 2022

“The only question left is: What kind of society do you want your children to inherit? The good times are over. The hard times are coming. We need strong people like Tricia Lindsay to remind us it’s time to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” ~ Max Borders

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Media, Science

Science Kardashians vs. The Great Barrington Declaration

– February 15, 2022

“The ‘Science Kardashians’ behind the John Snow Memorandum used their social media influence to promote attacks on the Great Barrington Declaration. These charges were picked up by major media outlets, which contributed to the Declaration’s being painted as ‘fringe.'” ~ David Waugh & James R. Harrigan

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Government

Worshiping Authority Leads to Tyranny: Five Lessons from North Korea

– February 15, 2022

“America’s ‘soft’ crushing of inquiry is far removed from North Korea’s brutal totalitarian dystopia. Yet, lessons from North Korea are warning signs. Why would we go further down this path when North Korea is a living example of the mindset that generates such a hell?” ~ Barry Brownstein

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Government, History

Convoy!

– February 14, 2022

“The convoy protestors want freedom from senseless, unscientific Covid restrictions and mandates and freedom from a ruling class that ignores their own rules and treats everyday Canadians with derision and disrespect.” ~ Robert E. Wright

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Government

On Skepticism of Covid-19 Vaccines

– February 8, 2022

“Vaccination against Covid is insisted upon with the same fervor that religious zealots exhibited centuries ago when insisting upon the truths of their particular dogmas. Sensible people are naturally suspicious of such dogmatism and will resist becoming its victims.” ~ Donald J. Boudreaux

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Government

When “Mass Formation Psychosis” Meets Irish Democracy

– February 1, 2022

“We must underthrow these authorities. And that starts with our dogged resistance, withdrawal, and truculence. But maybe Irish Democracy need not be ‘silent,’ as Scott describes it. Maybe it’s time to get loud.” ~ Max Borders

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Government, Healthcare, Science

How Threat-Free Are Americans from Covid-19? Late January 2022 Update

– January 30, 2022

“Failures of government to defeat this virus were predictable and by now are self-evident. The tools they used, however, must be taken away before they use them against us for other emergencies, real or fabricated.” ~ Jon Sanders