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Lessons From Iran

Posted on January 11, 2026 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, people are people and if you push them far enough, they will erupt. Even a rabbit will bite. I have to wonder if that’s what’s happened in Iran? The recent turmoil with hundreds perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, Group Politics, International Power, Judicial Sysytem, Law, philosophy | Tagged abuse of power, authoritarianism, civil unrest, despotism, Fear and Control, geopolitics, government overreach, human behavior, human rights, International Affairs, Iran, Mass Anger, moral philosophy, North Korea, political commentary, political legitimacy, political repression, political violence, protest, Radicalization, rule of law, social pressure, soviet bloc, State Terror, totalitarianism | Leave a comment

The Power See Saw

Posted on September 12, 2019 by john

While we need police to keep order, we do not need secret police to keep us silent, afraid and oppressed. Continue reading →

Posted in economy, Group Politics, International Power, Judicial Sysytem, Law, media, Mercy, philosophy | Tagged crime, punishment, soviet bloc, surveillance state, transparent government | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: soviet bloc

The Power See Saw

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