Politics Jo Lorenz Politics Jo Lorenz

History Does Not Repeat — But It Does Instruct

Today I finally read On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder — and quite frankly, it is a paralysing read within our current political landscape.

Clearly and factually analysing the terrifying likeness of Trump’s path to power, with that of the Third Reich, this book is the written equivalent of ten hungry lions roaring “hey guys, let’s go kill something!” in unison. How’s your coffee, Janice? We good?

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The Growing Threat of White Nationalism

All forms of extremism are forged through fear, manipulation and an acute empathy deficit, as was so repulsively demonstrated by the recent massacre of 50 Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand. Cowardly, self-serving world leaders continue to deny the rise of white nationalism and far-right extremism — which leaves us, the people, to demand the fundamental deliberative of equality, love and tolerance of ourselves.

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The Religion of Climate Change

I am not a religious person. I do not believe a man called Jesus died for our sins and I do not believe a man called Moses parted the Red Sea. I do not believe a prophet called Muhammad was sent to confirm the monotheistic teachings, and I do not believe Zeus was the God of the sky and thunder.

I do, however, acknowledge that there are billions of people that DO believe in these things and I respect their right to worship — and I am appealing to their sense of right and wrong, fact and fiction, when it comes to climate change.

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Pathological Narcissism In Politics

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Trump said that it is ‘a very scary time’ for young men and that women are ‘doing great’.

Wait, what? Seriously?!

Let’s take a look at Pathological Narcissists throughout history, in order to navigate our present political climate.

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Free Speech VS Fake News

When petulant politicians openly defame the press and high-profile figures for exercising their Freedom of Speech privilege, there are dangerous domestic and international ramifications. So what is Free Speech, really?

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