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A look at the past to figure out the present. Exploring the themes of history, ancient stories, and how modern political fanfare and scandal are not as new as you might think.
With the new report on Unidentified Flying Objects, or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in modern parlance, a question rarely asked is how the Christian community views the phenomena and whether belief in extra-terrestrials or UFOs is in direct opposition to the basis of Christianity.
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Is there an educational crisis? Well, the shape of that crisis depends on your nationality. If you happen to be in the United States or the United Kingdom, the answer is a resounding yes. Despite blushing government officials touting better than ever results – all while casually ignoring that the tests have been dumbed down – the fact remains that large swaths of the next generation simply cannot read, write or do math to any reasonable standard.
So what are we missing? Surely there is some way to achieve a happy medium? Well, in fact, there is. And perhaps not surprisingly, it is a method that has been around for thousands of years and is largely ignored today.
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Society has become a convenience service. Its sole purpose now appears to be an automaton that delivers to you your every whim and desire. Whether it's "on-demand" streaming services, same-day delivery, or moving away from the innocuous, it brings you peace, safety, and the ability never to feel threatened or face challenges ever again. Is this the end result of thousands of years of culture? Is this what we have shaped the global human effort to achieve? Cut-price TV delivered to a handset you can hold while you wait for a drone to bring you a processed, pre-packaged meal? Safe in the knowledge that any soul who dares think differently to you will be punished by the state. Where did we go wrong?
Perhaps more importantly, we should be asking whether this was a linear path for human history, or is it an aberration that we should be using our unique intelligence to solve just like any other problem?
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On the last edition of The Rabbit Hole, we discussed the first three of the top five Dystopian novels, and more importantly, how for a book to be part of the classic genre, it needs to be "possible." And perhaps more so, it needs to be immediate. As in, we can see the elements are unfolding around us and the precursors to the tyranny evident in our own times.
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In literature, one of the most argued over genres is that of dystopian fiction. While other book styles have produced their own share of adjectival language (think Dickensian or Homeric), there are few more instantly understandable than those of the anti-utopian novelists, for example, “Orwellian” or “ultra-violent.” How is it that these types of novel became so entwined with our culture that they become accessible language that even non-readers are comfortable using?
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There is a secret language that pervades our thought process; it directs us, it controls us, and although it is hidden, it is hidden in plain sight and decodable by those who know what and where to look. I'm not building a prelude to a lecture on the Illuminati, nor a grand conspiracy theory that secret messages are being passed in front of our eyes. But there is a code of symbology that exists in every country around the world, whose sole principle being persuasive control.
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Tear it all down, we hear. Get rid of the racist statues that tie us to our past. This is the rallying cry of thousands of activists, academics, and of course, self-serving politicos. Yet they are missing the very basics when it comes to statues, art, and history. These strident voices are failing to understand what statues actually are.
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"Each night, when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn," so said Mahatma Gandhi. It is the body's repair system, nature's best shot at immortality, and the panacea of the tormented. Yet sleep is even more than this. The slumbering hours have been one of the driving forces of history and historical narrative, shaping the beings who shaped the world.
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As we cast our eyes over world politics, and more specifically, the Washington D.C. Swamp, the public could be forgiven for thinking that elected politicos have the power of kings. Not only do we see ruling by decree becoming the order of the day, but also, power and privilege have become birthrights for the unworthy offspring of our supposedly virtuous leaders. Yet it is not titles and lands that are handed one generation to the next, but power, position, and, of course, cold, hard cash.
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We are in the midst of a 21st century Prohibition Era. The target is not booze, but rather the very things that make life worth living: dining, socializing, family, sports, friends, and even a decent cup of coffee. The response to the coronavirus pandemic is to shut us away in the same manner as zealous lawmakers once sought to curtail alcohol. But this time, there is no 21st Amendment on the horizon.
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Fear is a powerful force; it can control our very basic responses with fight or flight; it can control families; it can even sway a continent's nature when properly applied. We often hear of how fear lurks in the heart of man, but it is also something that can be writ large in one's countenance.
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Writers of the past have already given us the insight and strength to understand 2020. There is nothing new under the sun, and all thoughts have been expressed before; we stand on the shoulders of our ancestors yet do not look to them as often as we should to unravel the torment of the modern world. You see, we may feel our time is one of uniqueness and unprecedented troubles, but the reality is a stark contrast. And as ever, the writers, the poets, and playwrights of the past have the words to express our contemporary circumstance in a way that contemporary artists appear unable.
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If the last few years have taught us anything in our ongoing political education, it’s that conspiracy theories often turn out to be true, and that it is the dominant narrative that is, in fact, a conspiracy.
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The year 2020 will long be remembered for many aspects. Whether it remains in the mind as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the year of questionable election results, the year of Black Lives Matter and riots in the streets, there is, as they say, something for everyone. But perhaps the greatest legacy of this nefarious year will be the shift towards tyranny and the destruction of freedoms.
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We are told by gasping pundits that Donald Trump is refusing to hand over the power that has been taken from him in a legitimate vote and that by refusing to do so, he endangers the very Republic. But is it those fanning the flames who are the real destroyers of the nation?
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In terms of monumental political events, it’s hard to argue that 2020 wasn't big in a lot of different ways. Certainly, there were no traditional major wars, and despite warnings of Armageddon, we are still here, in one piece … but perhaps a little wiser and a fraction more jaded. What can we learn from a poem written 100 years ago on the nature of man? Did William Butler Yeats see it all coming?
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There is a growing trend among global organizations, and it's one that sparks any number of convoluted conspiracy theories: Wargaming. This process sets out scenarios to look at strategies, reactions, and tactics. But they do not advertise their experiments as such. And fascism is behind it.
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In the last edition of The Rabbit Hole, we discussed tyrants throughout history and what their motivations may have been. We examined the life of General William Walker and his war campaign to become the President of Nicaragua and the actions of Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan.
This week, we look at individuals who have tried to carve out their own minor kingdoms of either land or influence. And perhaps show that the heart of man, despite technology, despite millennia of civilization, has not really changed.
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History is littered with the names of those who sought to seize power, but we really only remember those who succeeded. And it hasn’t stopped. We may think that despotism and land grabs are a thing of the past, but there are examples of it happening this very year.
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Identity politics and political systems will eventually fall because they have within them the seed of their own destruction. Yet there are pegs, written texts, that we can use to ensure the good remains when the bad is washed away.
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With the SCOTUS pick on the horizon, it seems this is a win-lose situation. Can Democrats salvage anything, or are they doomed to just gnash their teeth and cry foul? Can they learn something from Game Theory on how to make a more optimal outcome?
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What's really behind the violence and destruction we see on American streets? The mob, heightened by a lack of fear, is set to wreak havoc, but it may be the individual who has the power to stop them.
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Who are the Spin Doctors? Why do these Masters of the Dark Arts get such a prevalent place in our society? And what lessons can we draw from the conquering of the Aztec empire in relation to how political machinations of today work?
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How could the Trojans have fallen for such an obvious trick? It seems that we are on the verge of making the same mistakes; only a watchful eye will save us from the very real, and very present Trojan Horses of today.
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Society is on the brink. Angry Marxists seek to tear down the United States and replace democracy with a failed form of socialism. But America is the heir to Athenian democracy, and it has lasted two and a half thousand years. Can it survive this latest challenge?
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As the state seeks to gain more power over our actions and thoughts, we are left with the possibility that there can be no more heroes. We are encouraged to worship celebrity and careerist politicians as real heroes face historical revisionism. Can there ever be another true hero?
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The dark spirit of McCarthyism is alive and well and thriving in the Cancel Culture community. And how are alleged Hate Crimes being used to make the population cower before this new power?
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Dystopian novels show us a dark vision of the future that is always closely tied to our present situation. It is this fear of the all-too-possible that makes books like 1984 and Brave New World truly terrifying in their prophecy. But what will be this generation's dystopian fantasy, and are we already seeing the real-world precursors?
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Why are images of lions so prominent in world history? And why do we describe politicians as "lions"? Is there a thread that we are missing?
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The RussiaGate hoax, the "fine people on both sides" lie; it seems we are living in an age of narrative and Fake News on a scale never before witnessed. But we're not. These political spins have been taking place for at least 2,500 years. What can we learn from the first Syrian Dynasty about today's web of lies?
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With radical Marxists demanding that people prostrate themselves and utter the phrase "Black Lives Matter," under fear of censure or harm, is there a phrase even more powerful with which to fight back against this new tyranny?
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Is it possible that the United States could fall? With attempts to remove not only monuments, but language, books, names, and even history, are we in danger of becoming like Ozymandias' ruin?
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Why do so many of our illustrious news organizations seem to follow the same strict narrative? Does this "team spirit" harken back to the days of Operation Mockingbird, or is there a more modern twist on the consensus media?
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The dystopian novel genre has long been a marker, a warning of where society is going wrong; none more so than Farenheit 451. The riots and cancel culture that are so pervasive today seem but a prelude to proving Ray Bradbury a modern-day Nostradamus.
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With protesting and rioting taking place over historical slavery, why is no one talking about the very real modern-day slavery that is taking place all over the world, and even in the United States? And what role do globalists and multinational corporations play in perpetuating slavery?
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Protestors demanding that statues be torn down is but one step away from the banning and burning of books. Why don't these gulls of the left realize that no one has ever looked back in time and determined that the book burners were on the right side of history?
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With Antifa tearing up the streets and burning the cities, we have to ask the question: Are these misguided youths determined to become martyrs?
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Colors are powerful. They can motivate, persuade, and even tip the scales in battle. What can we learn from the Spartans, the soldiers of Napoleon, and the colors they wore?
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There is a secret code in political colors that is used to not only persuade us but also to keep us from hearing different views. Is this a natural occurrence, or is something more sinister at play?
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Despite what we're told by the media and politicians, Globalism is not the inevitable future. In fact, quite the opposite. What is the secret that globalists fear to let loose? And why will the individual always win out against collectivist ideas?
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With Victory in Europe, V.E. Day upon us, we can learn something about the celebration, the relief of coming out from under a cloud. IN light of today's Coronavirus lockdown blues, perhaps we can find solace and inspiration in the untold stories of those who could not join in the parades and street parties.
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The Coronavirus crisis has exposed the sustained attack on the First Amendment. From losing our liberties to the encroachment of PC culture, it's time to start realizing that the only ones who can protect our rights, are ourselves.
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Amid the Coronavirus crisis, we hear of the sacrifice many are making, but do we understand what real sacrifice actually is?
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Why are the media and President Trump's political opponents so aghast at the idea of investigating the World Health Organization? Director-General Tedros has been a lifelong Marxist in a government rife with human rights abuse, and it's high time to look at the facts.
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Is the 2020 election heralding a Once and Future King moment? Or is the candidacy of Biden (and a little help from Barack Obama), just a sad case of failed magic living backward through time?
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Is the West becoming more like East Germany? Informers and spies, state-sponsored hate, a loss of liberty, are these all side effects of the COVID-19 outbreak?
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There's nothing new under the sun, and all this has happened before. Why is it that politicians of the left want to rehash policies that failed thousands of years ago? The "modern" ideas didn't work then, and they won't work now.
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With the media and politicos rounding on President Trump over his use of the term "China Virus," are we witnessing Orwellian tactics played out in full Totalitarian glory? And why are the media supporting the Chinese Communist Party's propaganda war?
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Keeping weapons out of the hands of the masses has been going on for thousands of years, and is almost always followed by subjugation and a loss of rights. What can we learn from history, and why is the propaganda doomed to fail?
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Are politically correct pundits so desperate to maintain the air of woke, that they are missing the fact that when things get serious, action is required? Looking back to Europe and the spread of the black death can perhaps show us how to manage this coronavirus outbreak ... if only we choose to learn.
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When laws are so complex, and rulebooks so lengthy that the average person may commit three felonies a day without even knowing it, we have to ask whether something is rotten in the state of our society. With Roger Stone facing the slammer, with masses of prosecutions that most people can't even grasp, it's time to figure out if the system is doing us a disservice.
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The flow of history is unstoppable; so to the Brexit movement. As Britain prepares to leave the European Union, what is the history of this event, and why is it so hard to pin down the end?
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Why is it that Socialist and Communist regimes always end up with Gulags? Are these horrendous work camps perhaps a necessary part of state control?
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What can teh ancient art of Feng Shui teach us about modern politics? Is it possible that our elected leaders are missing out on thousands of years of experience?
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When does retaliation become revenge? How far do we have to go to see justice served? The just becomes unjust as people take the balancing of the scales too far.
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What do riots in the streets of London, ancient wars between sky gods and sea monsters, and the circumcision of Jesus all have in common? In this episode, we examine the roots, traditions, and changing nature of the New year celebration.
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From Emperor Constantine and Pagan Gods, through to modern-day partisan operations in Congress, there is a Christmas lesson that we could all do well to remember. No man is an island.
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We can't examine the difficulties in sorting out a China trade deal without understanding that the Chinese have very long memories when it comes to past insults. How bad did historical trade get? What were wars fought over? And ultimately, how will this trade war end?
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We see the impeachment inquiry played out and wonder how, and why either side appears to be doing everything wrong. Can this be put down to we ourselves not knowing the machinations taking place? Or are these politicians actually operating on a field that we can't even see? Have they been taking instruction from one of history's greatest military strategists? Have they learned the Art of War?
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Why do so many people treat politicians like Rockstars? What is it that makes some - especially on the left- see these leaders as actual saviors? We examine whether this is cultivated to make you treat them like gods, and how this has all been done before.
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We may think that this modern level of corruption is new, but like most things, it's as old as the hills. From what's happening in the impeachment inquiry, to Hunter Biden being awarded a place in Burisma Holdings, we need only look back to teh Medici family and Florence to see this despicable precursor.
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We see so much chatter of defense and prosecution in recent news that it's time to look at how defense works from a historical standpoint. Was Socrates right to treat his trial as a charade? Did Jesus have it right by not defending himself? And what of Roger Stone, what went wrong?
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Are we doomed to be involved in endless wars? What is it about a culture that pushes us into conflicts in foreign lands? There are lessons, cautionary tales, to be learned from the Spartans, a society bred for war, that had its downfall in the very seed of its creation.
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What if some of history’s most reviled characters were more a victim of circumstance and salacious media than true monsters? Would this perhaps give us pause for thought when today’s media spin machine informs us of the monsters who lurk among us, or even lead us?
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Why does it seem that those most in need of being held to account so often escape unchallenged? What is it about power that not only corrupts but also protects those who would abuse it?
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As Donald Trump dubbed Washington DC the Swamp, it has become more apparent than ever that this term could be applied to just about every major government in terms of the favor- buying, the shady deals, and the Quid Pro Quos that are now commonplace.
But this is not a recent phenomenon, it’s as old as the hills, and it's been an open secret all along.
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There is hardly a politician around today who can resist embellishing their own Origin Story. It is a cheap ploy to make unsuspecting voters believe that these empty vessels actually possess character of any description… and dare we suggest it… that they have been made heroic by their tribulations. This is at the heart of our revered and not-so-revered leaders’ tall tale-telling. They want you to think them heroic from rising through adversity… the problem is, it’s little but manufactured lies.
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When we begin to censor ourselves, we literally give away our power to act and operate in the world. Whether it is through a wish to be considered within the Overton window of opinion, or whether we keep our mouths shut to protect our jobs or position within the community, it would take a brave soul to suggest that they never filter themselves. But here’s the thing: this is encouraged, and it is to the motivations of those who do the encouraging that we must look.
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How much are we truly expected to believe the words and promises that come from the mouths of politicians? While it would be truly naïve individual who expected every utterance to be fulfilled to completion, we operate in society on the assumption that promises and campaign pledges made will, at the very least, be attempted. But what if this assumption is wrong? What if, in fact, we are being lied to with every single word?
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It is through dedicated journalists and impartial editors that the people can hold to account their elected representatives. But what if it all goes wrong? What happens when the thin veneer of a trusted press forsakes its supposedly noble roots and becomes that most dangerous of creatures: a change agent?
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The Red Flag Anthem is being sung loudly and proudly by socialists and communists all over the world, yet journalists refuse to acknowledge the violence and bloodshed associated with its cause.
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The recent accusations of madness against the president reflect an age-old tactic of those seeking to usurp power. And why is it that the End of Days via climate alarmism isn't quite gripping the public?
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Are laws forever destined to misapplied, arbitrarily used as weapons, and ultimately, to fail us in our never-ending quest for real justice? What does a 7th century BC lawmaker have in common with our modern-day judicial system? And most importantly, is justice, in this tyrannical PC culture, ever truly blind?
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When politicians promise the earth, when they try to buy votes with unearned wealth and promises, we can look back to the past to see these all too human sins reflected. The Crimes and Punishments of Tantalus and his angering of the Olympian gods sheds light on the frailties and foibles of modern politics.
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What makes the government think gun control will ever stop people from killing each other? History shows that baser instincts are curbed not by regulation, but by custom and tradition.
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What really happened with the Russian Collusion scandal and the subsequent Robert Mueller investigation? Was the whole affair little more than a False Flag? We delve into what makes a False Flag, what factors apply to Russiagate, and who could be behind the whole thing.
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As Boris Johnson becomes the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, what can history and fiction tell us about his decision to remove the entire existing Cabinet? Is this a case of revenge, a dire warning to those who would oppose him, or something else?
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What dangers lurk just around the corner from these dangerous demagogues who believe the world's problems can be solved with one-step thinking?
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What do the sudden emergence of the Justice Democrat movement and the Trojan Wars have in common? As internecine warfare breaks out among the old and new Democrats, perhaps we can see where the initial seeds of destruction were planted by looking back at Zeus's plot to bring about the downfall of the Heroic Age.
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Every news story tries to create a narrative of Heroes and Villains. Depending on your political leanings, you may back one and despise the other. But are there heroes that cross the divide?
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What happens when those who believed a lie, refuse to back away from it once the truth is discovered? With the end of the Mueller investigation, and the insistence still on Russian Collusion, can we learn a lesson from the 19th century's greatest con man?
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It is the small and overlooked details of history that often shape the course of humanity. The grand ideas of modern politicians who seek to sweep all of our past aside for their own machinations are overlooking the small events that really make the big difference.
The Battle of Agincourt, the Green New Deal, and a whole lot more on this episode of Liberty Nation's The Rabbit Hole: Politics and Prose.
Stories contain the very seeds of freedom. When our stories and legends are adapted for new generations by powerful forces, it is not to make accessible material, but rather to remove the purpose and the heart. It is this heart of a story that creates new nations, new revolutions against old tyrannies. In the longest, darkest night, it is the stories that will see us through to the dawn.
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Why do protests seem less effective today than they did just a few short years ago? Thousands of people on the streets, marching, yet nothing actually seems to change. Could it be that what we see as protests are really stage-managed events designed with another motive in mind? And what of the idea that it is individuals who make a difference? Has this once proud truth been subsumed by those who seek collective action in the name of the state?
There are certain people throughout history that exemplify what it means to be the very best of humanity. These characters are most often born out of adversity and hardship; others are crafted out of duty and bravery. In the worst moments, the worst excesses of our shared history, we find people who show us what it truly means to be human. Welcome to the Rabbit Hole: Politics and Prose, a LibertyNation.com production.
In history, there are certain characters who seem to be able to bend fate around them, who can seize all power despite coming from more humble beginnings. Why are these people often seen as monsters? Why is it that history attempts to portray them as something other than a product of their time and circumstance? And when our new histories are written, about those today who seem determined to wrest power from the status quo… will they too be described as monsters and barbarians?
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In this episode of Liberty Nation's The Rabbit Hole: Politics & Prose, we look at Caesar's decision to begin the war against Rome by crossing the Rubicon. What drove him to that fateful decision? Are we in a similar predicament today? And what can each of us do to make a difference in this politically-charged world?
The story of the underdog, the small rising up over the strong, the few and far between times that one man, or group of men, survive against all the odds, against fate itself. What is it about these stories that leave us with a breath held in our chests, and why do we identify so readily with those in the supposedly weaker position? We’ll be looking at one of the most unlikely, and thrilling events in history, on today’s edition of the Rabbit Hole: Politics and Prose, a LibertyNation.com production.
The Mueller report in all its decadent glory revealed to be an exoneration? The gnashing of teeth and the wailing of discontent as they realize two years of conspiracy pedaling may be about to end. What can we learn from the Thracian gladiator Spartacus about how power repeatedly fails to recognize genuine uprisings as what they truly are, and how does persecution really work? All this, and a lot more on today’s edition of The Rabbit Hole: Politics and Prose. A LibertyNation.com production.
Do the fates decide when to put the right person in place? Who are history’s most notable examples of the right man at the right time? Are we witnessing the creation of modern legends right now, today? And what leads people to rise to the occasion when no one else can?
What is the future of the European Union? What can we learn from one of history’s greatest military commanders about the eventual fate of those who force empire against the wishes of real people, people committed to freedom? Today we look back to Ancient times to divine the fate of those who seek to impose their rule. King Phyruss’s army, Roman commanders, the Brexit debate, Nigel Farage and the harsh lessons of history that the European Union would do well to heed.
As the Mueller investigation is completed, the lies and the spin of the last two and a half years have escaped the grasp of their masters. What would the ancient Gods say of these deceptions? And what punishments wold they mete out to those who have planted, grown and harvested the deception? We’re looking at the legends of Sisyphus, the trickery of Dolus, the truth, the value of the truth, and more importantly, what can literature and history tell us about the fate of those who deal in lies.
What lessons can today's politicians and political elites learn from one of English literature's most important works…Beowulf. We’ll be visiting some of histories greatest leaders, from Julius Caesar to Cesare Borgia, to Napoleon Bonaparte…What did they have in common? Why did the achieve what others couldn’t..and what hope or dismay can this give us in today’s elected forces? All this and more on today’s edition of The Rabbit Hole: Politics and Prose.
Why are we captivated by the actions of a select few people throughout history? Why do the legendary heroes always suffer from the trappings of power? What can we learn from some of the great historical leaders and heroes of the past? And are our glorious heroes doomed finally to disappoint? All this and more on today’s edition of The Rabbit Hole: Politics and Prose.
Are the roots of society being cut away beneath you? What can the founding of Rome tell us about the importance of stories and legends? Is there a way to embrace American exceptionalism, and avoid the fall from grace that has washed away so many nations in the past? From before the time of Romulus and Remus, right up to the present day, we’re examining just how these histories, these legends affect you, your life, and the future you want to live in.
What can a 5000-year-old story show us about weaponizing narrative? Is history being Rewritten all around us? And how are our very neural pathways being molded by fantasies like the Jussie Smollett Hate Hoax? Join LibertyNation.com's Mark Angelides to discover the truth behind the stories.