Without a doubt, “MAGA” turned out to be far more corrupt and evil than Biden was. Populist and Marxist revolution simply replaces one corrupt and evil elite with another that is far more corrupt and evil. But basically and fundamentally, when the main cause or the root of war is not addressed, you get war. … Continue reading Second Note to “Essence of Guerrilla Warfare”
Tag: psychology
Fifth Note to “American Grand Strategy”
Aristotle famously said: “He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god. Nature does nothing without purpose or uselessly.” Another version of Aristotle’s quote is: “Whosoever is delighted in solitude, is either a wild beast or a … Continue reading Fifth Note to “American Grand Strategy”
Stockholm Syndrome
It follows that what is key and essential overall is to not lose sight of the broader war “for the sake of a fine experience.” And of course, allowing the stream to flow was intended to render it “captive” to the kind of frenzied and hysterical and neurotic “passion” that governs and rules over the … Continue reading Stockholm Syndrome
Expressive Individualism
Nevertheless, and despite the fact that the Renaissance spirit took centuries to become mainstream, one cannot underestimate the role and the impact that the rejection of religious and monarchical authority and perhaps authority in general had in the overall transition from Medieval Europe to Modern Europe. As one scholar wrote: “The essence of the Renaissance … Continue reading Expressive Individualism
“Marrakesh” (Eleventh Note to the Review)
But if I were compelled to give a conclusion or final analysis from both book knowledge and life experience, it would be that power is the direct and main cause or perhaps the sole and singular cause of neurosis, and in turn, a delicate and fine balance between asceticism on one hand and hedonism on … Continue reading “Marrakesh” (Eleventh Note to the Review)