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The Patriot and the Lover of Freedom – Madness of Crowds
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The Patriot and the Lover of Freedom. August 29, 2016. The name-calling and belittling commenced, and the crowd followed. A tolerant, first-world, forward-looking people that are open to having open and constructive dialogue (. Because we are the world’s sole superpower, and thus it seems a reasonable expectation). Yet we have apparently succumbed to propaganda so fierce that. This, of course, is where confusion is profound. A patriot is not the same thing as a lover of freedom. A. Beyond the national an...
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Democracy: A sham? – Madness of Crowds
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July 30, 2016. August 1, 2016. An observer looking at the political system in America would gain insight into a fracturing system. One important observation is that there is enormous and growing discontent among the masses. Another is that inside the Beltway in Washington, DC, an entire industry has sprouted up. Around the institution of American politics; meanwhile, a significant number among the populace let’s call them. Are unable to name the current vice president. Ben Lerer is the CEO of Thrillist.
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The End of Politics – Madness of Crowds
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The End of Politics. July 30, 2016. August 1, 2016. The former quote came from Al Gore, and the latter came from George W. Bush, in a debate in October 2000. In this particular instance, class warfare and bipartisanship are two tactics being touted these may sound familiar since they are employed during each presidential election. 2008 Hope and change. Is Obama a Muslim? Wasn’t he born in Kenya? Why doesn’t he put his hand on his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance? 2012 Three years prior, President Ob...
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The Charity Business – Madness of Crowds
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August 1, 2016. August 1, 2016. It can be argued that charitable giving in the United States is America’s. Favorite pastime. Before continuing, it is worth noting Mr. Webster’s definition of pastime :. Something that amuses and serves to make time pass agreeably. Perhaps it is not universally an amusing thing in which to take part (although in a few instances that is exactly what it is), but enough time and money are spent raising funds for charities that I’d qualify the concept of. In 2014, compared to.
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Politics, Polling, and Putin’s Man in Washington – Madness of Crowds
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Politics, Polling, and Putin’s Man in Washington. November 14, 2016. Perhaps more importantly, how is it that Donald Trump, a candidate largely considered both a long shot and a joke at the start of the campaign, will be the 45th president of the United States in two months? On June 16, 2015, Donald Trump made his official announcement that he would run for president. For him, being known as the star of. Etc) and making both rude and lewd comments (. Grab them by the p*ssy. Kill the families of terrorists.
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The Golden Dollar – Madness of Crowds
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August 21, 2016. August 21, 2016. 45 years ago as of this past Monday, the monetary system experienced a shock. Up until August 15th, 1971, the U.S. dollar had been directly linked to gold; at the time, one ounce of gold was worth — and was officially exchangeable for — $35, as it had been since 1934. Prior to that, gold had been valued at $20 per ounce. The importance of these values and dates is reflected in. The current value of gold. Rising cost of a McDonald’s Big Mac. This is relevant for a few rea...
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The Olympian vs. the Diplomat – Madness of Crowds
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The Olympian vs. the Diplomat. August 8, 2016. August 21, 2016. The Rio 2016 Olympics began over the weekend in Brazil. We are finally able to see real competition and cultural exchange among the nations of the world (. According to the International Olympic Committee, or. According to mutual recognition among nation-states through the United Nations — this confusion further adds to the argument for a. The problem with such lofty and seemingly altruistic goals is. Easy The 2011 UN-sanctioned. As being re...
