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Whose Red Lines?
Whose Red Lines? by Lawrence S. Wittner 964 words In the conflict-ridden realm of international relations, certain terms are particularly useful, and one of them is “Red Lines.” Derived from the concept of a “line in the sand,” first employed in antiquity, the term “Red Lines” appears to have emerged in the 1970s to denote what one
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Hype, hypocrisy, and lying to the people
Hype, hypocrisy, and lying to the people by Tom H. Hastings 712 words Hypocrisy in high places Most folks are honest; this tricks them into a belief in the bedrock honesty of others, especially those who make bold public statements. How could someone lie in a public statement? Most folks know they would not want
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Wokeness = Kindness
Wokeness = Kindness by Jonathan Klate 887 words “Wokeness” is what folks on the political right love to declare themselves as being against these days. But, what is it, really, that they oppose? The term “woke” was derived from African American Vernacular English meaning alertness to racial prejudice. For those who have used the term