How does globalization affect us from a political point of view?
I became more defensive of the individual beliefs of the people.
Globalization is oppressive.
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How do you ethically practice freedom of speech?
In America, respect, but do not blindly accept, the rule of law.
In America the people develop the laws. So respect them. But laws can be wrong, so do not blindly respect them.
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Why do we still do business with countries that allow violations of human rights? I understand the economics of why we continue our business with them, but shouldn't we try to remedy this?
Yes.
DO NOT buy products from selfish companies. I will not.
I love capitalism.
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What is fundamentally wrong with African leaders?
This breaks my heart.
What is wrong is that Africans rely upon these leaders. DON’T!
Stop my friend. You make me weep.
These leaders are crazy. Stop! You empower them.
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Is communism under the ownership of democracy?
No.
However, direct democracy can lead to authoritarianism, and communism is authoritarian. Democracy should be used to select a free government’s representatives only.
Here’s an analogy. I like salt. It adds flavor. But salt is not my food.
I like democracy, but...
Why do we need government protection?
We don’t.
We need protection from one another. In freedom, our behaviors can accidently invade the free rights of another. A government of the people, by the people, and for the people is all about sorting that out.
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How do politics affect your lives?
Reason, the polar opposite of politics, is all I think and write about.
I am trying to understand the cause and cure of our pandemic of irrationality.
Civil society depends upon it.
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