Trumpism; The Modern Covenant?

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Ladmann

Donald Trump, the Republican Party, Trumpism and their followers represent “the modern covenant”. ¹ Adherents to this covenant behave in a manner that “humans agree to give up meaning in exchange for power.” ²

Give up on the meaning of what? They’re giving up on the meaning of democracy and respect. In particular, they have jettisoned any element of respect for themselves as well as for others.

This Republican party, Trumpism, and the MAGA movement means “complying with it could easily result in a dark world, devoid of ethics, aesthetics, and compassion.” ³

Harari, Noah Yuval; Homo Deus, A Brief History of Tomorrow: Harper Collins Publishers, 2017. New York, NY. Pg. 200.
Ibid.
Ibid, pg. 220.

Politics; True or False?

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Ladmann

“It’s always politics, isn’t it,
unless it is our own point of view?
Then it is the truth.” ¹

“The Ambassador’s Daughter”; by Pam Jenoff, pg.136. ISBN-13: 978-0-7783-0913-0

Political Corruption

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Ladmann

All forms of government provide for the basis of corruption. The difference lies in how the corruption manifests itself. Government, by definition, provides a foundation of power. And as Lord Acton stated, ” Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”.

Political Correctness?

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Ladmann

Political Correctness Creates Political Corruption!

How are we to have serious, thoughtful conversation on important political and societal issues if we are restricted by believed correctness in not addressing issues? That results in us becoming fixed in beliefs/facts that may be wrong. “My mind is made up, do not confuse me with the facts!” None of us knows all the answers! Be open to other opinions and ideas.