May 2023
The New Anarchy (1 of 2)
Anarchy is a fascinating and recurring political philosophy. Anarchists do not believe in government. They believe that after the collapse of governments, the people will live their lives freely, take care of themselves, and eliminate evil from the world. Almost all revolutions (except for the one that founded the United States) follow the anarchist pattern.
The French Revolution in 1789 was supposed to bring about a brave new world in which people called each other "citizen" and more...
The French Revolution in 1789 was supposed to bring about a brave new world in which people called each other "citizen" and more...
June 2022
The Russian Way of War
Russia carries its history on its back. From the beginnings of the country identifiable as Russia, it has endured trauma. The jockeying for power among powerful barons was the norm. It is understood that civil conflict continues until one baron prevails and becomes chief leader: king, king of kings (Persia), and emperor in China, after a century of wars among chiefs, eliminating all but one.
Russia also had that experience, barons jockeying for power. But one other problem particu more...
Russia also had that experience, barons jockeying for power. But one other problem particu more...
Democracy or Dictatorship?
Thoughtful human beings have pondered on what form of government produces the most orderly and happiest system for public prosperity and happiness. Only thoughtful people think about this; the vast majority of people are too busy surviving to give this much thought, until or unless they are so unhappy that they revolt.
Ancient Greece, 2500 years ago, was unique in its time that it offered a variety of city states that produced different styles of governance. That these people all more...
Ancient Greece, 2500 years ago, was unique in its time that it offered a variety of city states that produced different styles of governance. That these people all more...