Politicians, Pundits, & Other Parasites
Parasitic Politics
A critique of the politics and politicians that allow the wealthy and powerful to extract wealth and resources from the poor and the environment, without creating any social or ecological value.
Let’s Throw Open the Borders Fellow Stoners
Terry Trueman
12 Minute Or Less Read Time
To address our senseless and scared attitudes towards immigration, we can learn from how drug policies improved to be more humane.
Political Divisions: Redefining Liberal & Conservative
Terry Trueman
9 Minute Or Less Read Time
Policy and party disagreements, and the conservative-liberal divide, are outdated and meaningless. The new political struggle is between democratic principles and MAGA Trumpian authoritarianism.
Republicans Want Privatized Medicine & They're Willing to Bet Your Life to Make Money
Vincent Triola
5 Minute Or Less Read Time
The GOP claims to have the power to improve America, but COVID shows that they only excel at increasing the death toll due to their incompetence. They also deceive you into thinking that their economic policies are effective, even if they put your life at risk. The GOP’s lies, denial, and greed during COVID led to many preventable deaths.
Why Do Many Working-Class & Poor Support the Republican Party Given They Are Least Likely To Benefit?
Vincent Triola
8 Minute Or Less Read Time
Why do so many poor and working-class people vote for the Republican Party, even when it goes against their own interests? This article analyzes the complex relationship between social class and political preference, and how it is shaped by various aspects of social, economic, and political life. It also reveals the hypocrisy and harm of the Republican Party’s views on topics such as government size, individualism, wealth distribution, political polarization, and religious values.
The GOP Weaponization of Justice & How the History of Police Shows this Vulnerability
By using fear tactics and exploiting the weakest groups, the GOP, which claims to uphold law and order, manipulates the police for its political agenda.
The MAGA Hiding in Freud’s Primal Horde: A Tale of Conformity
MAGAs show the contrast between conformity and independence, as they embody the primal horde. Conformists, who avoid the difficulties and dangers of independent success, prefer political conformity, which leads to harmful actions, as the MAGA case shows.
The Inequality of Democracy
Vincent Triola
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
A study of the relationship between inequality and democracy in the US, examining the barriers and opportunities for social mobility and political participation of different groups, and the influence and limitations of interest groups and political parties in the policymaking process.
What Trump Taught Us About the Line-Item Veto: The Risk to American Democracy
Vincent Triola
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
An examination of the pros and cons of the line-item veto, a power that allows the president to cancel parts of a bill, and how former President Donald Trump showed why this power is controversial and unconstitutional.
How We Can Embrace Our Political Fears
Terry Trueman
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
How fear of political differences can shape our identity and why black and white thinking can be both helpful and harmful. This document explores the psychological effects of fearing those who have different political views, and how it can create a sense of belonging and purpose. It also examines the advantages and disadvantages of black and white thinking, a cognitive style that divides the world into extremes. It offers some tips on how to overcome this thinking pattern and adopt a more nuanced perspective.
Political Parties & Immigration: The Black & White Thinking of the Two-Party System
The U.S. political landscape is characterized by a two-party system, predominantly occupied by Democrats and Republicans. Despite its merits, the American two-party system also presents considerable limitations, which become apparent when addressing issues such as immigration.
Empathy Tricks of the GOP Trade
Terry Trueman
12 Minute Or Less Read Time
The role of empathy and sentimentality in politics and culture, and how the GOP exploits our lack of empathy with melodramatic entertainment.
Mediocre, Maga, GOP Man & The 2024 Election: Killing Your kids to own the Elitist Libs
Terry Trueman
7 Minute Or Less Read Time
If you think the MAGA/GOP can’t get any crazier, think again. This satire article reveals how these lunatics are planning to win the 2024 election by killing their kids to own the elitist libs. Whether it’s by refusing to wear masks, sending them to school during a pandemic, or exposing them to radical right-wing propaganda, these parents are putting their children at risk for Trump’s sake.
Make Earth Great Again: Trump's New Space Deal
Vincent Triola
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
How The Two-Party System Promotes Elitism in America
Vincent Triola
5 Minute Or Less Read Time
From the rise of fundamentalist Christians to the consolidation of power by the ruling class, this thought-provoking piece delves into the various factors shaping American politics and the implications for the general population.
