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Philosophy & Ideas
Sep 28, 2020Sep 2020

Posted by DavidVance
I've joined SLUG as I believe in free speech and am deeply concerned at the increasingly censorious attitude to Big Tech and legacy media. It is crucial that we support platforms dedicated to allowing free speech and I hope to share my videos here.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 18, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MaskedRiderChris
Let me set the tone here: I voted Libertarian, for Gary Johnson, in 2016 because I wasn't too fond of either Trump or Hillary Over the last couple years, however, I've warmed up to Trump rather a lot as President and appreciate where he's trying to ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 30, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Clammypollack
What are your thoughts on immigration/illegal immigration?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 4, 2020Mar 2020

Posted by Ericrmusing
In case a reminder is needed...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jun 10, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by ramzpaul
Oh, I'm a good old rebel Now thats just what I am And for this yankee nation I do no give a damn I'm glad I fought against her I only wish we'd won I ain't asked any pardon For anything I've done I hates the Yankee nation And eveything they do I ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 27, 2021Feb 2021

Posted by adriaan23
The universe is a dangerous, unforgiving and cares nothing for political correctness. Be woke if you want! Ignore the universe and its rules at your own peril. If the human race becomes extinct the universe will not notice.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jul 10, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by Shiosakai
RANDOM THOUGHT: Every person is a mosaic. Meaning we're all broken but it's those broken shards that create a beautiful picture of who we are. Being broken is apart of being human. Although I think some people try to hide the fact that they're ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Aug 1, 2020Aug 2020

Posted by jakuboj
Daily I get the unfortunate opportunity to receive leftist personal attacks, based on my posts of truth. Their weak minds are so firmly made up based on the MSM propaganda, that they refuse to even consider any other possibilities. They don't even ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by BHB_UK
JBP shared this excellent Quilette article on communism and historical amnesia. I think only one person on my FB has read it. I do worry about our future.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Aug 6, 2020Aug 2020

Posted by ThoreauYou
Joe Rogan Experience 1494: Interview with Bret Weinstein. Great analysis of the current political climate. Detailed information on mice telomeres scandal.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 29, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by MADcHATTER
Why Social Justice is antithetical to the Common Good. (I apologize for the length but bear with me) I want to examine this phenomenon and "Buzz Phrase" in use of late. Social Justice. After Googling it I find there are several definitions for it. ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 13, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Clammypollack
Is there or should there be a right to not be burdened with subsidizing my lazy or stupid fellow citizens?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by cdnlibertarian
Statism is the most widely practiced and accepted Religion on the planet. So I find it strikingly odd when those who do not believe in a Creator act as though they are somehow more objective or critical in their thinking skills. In reference to the ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 13, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Braves1975
I think Facebook is NOT letting me post things that are NOT politically correct.
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Philosophy & Ideas
May 6, 2020May 2020

Posted by BikerPetehall70
It's better to raise confident boys Than to fix broken Men
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Philosophy & Ideas
Sep 18, 2021Sep 2021

Posted by TimTuolomne
WHY SOCIETIES ALWAYS MOVE AWAY FROM REPRESENTATIVE REPUBLICANISM. When government enforces civility and manners, the people no longer do, except when enforced. Do the people obey the speed limit? No. The clear majority do not. They push the ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 17, 2021Jan 2021

Posted by Stratslinger
Political correctness is the real enemy these days. The black groups want to control our thinking and you can't say certain things. The homosexual groups don't want you to criticize them. It's thought control and freedom of speech control. (Ray ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
May 19, 2020May 2020

Posted by pbuck0145
Another disappointed university student.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 3, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Rick82518
What is hate speech?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Dec 7, 2020Dec 2020

Posted by stevie-f
LINK"The Best Men I Know Are DANGEROUS" (building a strong character) - Jordan Peterson Motivation - YouTube
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 27, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by middleCme
1 IDW A PLACE FOR STORIES IN SEARCH FOR TRUTH... I have been thinking of how to use IDW and the unique community here. Here could be a place where I feel comfortable to write in public about how the Internet changed my life since my ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jun 10, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by cpurcellartwork
LINKDon't ALL Lives Matter? Why Saying "Black Lives Matter" Is Wrong
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Philosophy & Ideas
May 16, 2020May 2020

Posted by r0bb1e
I'm very concerned about free speech and political correctness and just about anything Orwellian in nature. To that end, I'm happy that IDW allows there to be an Alex Jones group here. At the same time it doesn't stop me from expressing my opinion ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 24, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by T-Mos14
I've been mulling something over in the ol' noodle.... Is it possible that the devastating hurricanes/tropical storms are only that destructive because they are not being named aptly to the gender they identify with? We should really consider the ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 5, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
I wish more of my fellow Americans understood this. There's hope though, more are waking up...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by RMSPT
So a literal symbol of female subjugation to men for thousands of years is now a symbol of feminism? What kind of mind fuck has been played on modern feminists? Is it like Milo said? Subconsciously all third wave feminists secretly need a powerful ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 17, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Mentalprogram
I just watched a great movie. Green Book. After the NZ shooter I have been feeling as though there is not so much reason to be civil anymore. But after watching this movie and thinking about how long blacks in America had to wait, be ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 11, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Kevin_Storr
I wrote this poem for the youth of anytime, I was influenced by the lectures I watched of Jordan Peterson. Last year I was lucky enough to give him a copy of it, shake his hand and thank him for the inspiration.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 26, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by jakuboj
People need to understand that all UN OWG politicians (Liberal, NDP, Greens, Democrats) and their MSM are the enemy in this war on Communism. If you know who the enemy is, it all makes perfect sense.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 13, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Lorelee
I started a page "How to be pro-life" A place for pro-life people to share tips and answers to questions on Abortion, euthanasia, and adoption.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jun 6, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by Indefenceostupid
Taking a knee is and always has been a submissive move?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 28, 2021Feb 2021

Posted by Winterbear
Seriously, if you have not studied the topic, you need to sit down and shut up.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 20Feb 20

Posted by 1patriot
Yea that's liberal philosophy
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 15, 2022Jan 2022

Posted by jasonc65
Cultural marxism? Meet cultural Randism. John Galt is black. You meet it in this form: black people invented everything. The white man only knows how to steal. For example, a black man invented the light bulb. Edison stole the invention. It never ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Dec 25, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by 1patriot
Christmas 1968 how times change
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 4, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by turnerjolene48
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 8, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by Mama83
Dr. Berlinski challenges the arguments of the New Athiests
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by RMSPT
Joe Rogan makes too much sense...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Nov 26, 2020Nov 2020

Posted by Ciaociao
Death is the limit that gives life a meaning. We would probably do nothing if life was endless.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 19, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Ericrmusing
"Remember humility, love and tolerance every waking hour of the day. When our heart is humble, then we never quarrel or criticize; we only love and love never breeds intolerance. Without these three we cannot be in harmony." – unknown A ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 14, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by jordanowen42
The modern left: “most mass shootings are carried out by troubled young white men. This must be stopped.” Also the modern left: “Jordan Peterson is offering advice that large numbers of troubled young white men say is improving their lives for...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 21, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by lindasteel
CHEMICALLY CASTRATING CHILDREN AND SKEWING THEIR GENDER WOULD BE CLASSED AS CHILD ABUSE IN ANY SANE SOCIETY --- BUT BECAUSE IT SUITS THE AGENDA OF THE POLITICAL LIBERAL ELITE IT IS SEEN AS ENLIGHTENED AND BRAVE
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 24, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Oldbull11
Concerning the Electoral College. For all the people who fell asleep in civics class... 1: There are 3,141 counties in the United States. Trump won 2,626 of them. Clinton won 487. 2: There are 62 counties in New York State. Trump won 46 of them. ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
May 3, 2020May 2020

Posted by MrShittles
The wise man changes himself to better fit the world The foolish man strive to change the world to better suit himself. therefore, all progress is made by foolish men. __________________________________________________________________________ ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 6, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Admin
Want to get your thoughts on new way to visual the political spectrum and the role of the IDW movement. I'm thinking that the IDW represents the antidote to divisiveness and political extremism - be it on the far left or right. As one moves to ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 1, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Ikeotuonje
The most racists people are those that constantly cry racism.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 11, 2021Jan 2021

Posted by BobHiggins
Are You Right Wing or Left Wing? Keep track of your disposition on the issues below and you will find out if your political philosophy is right wing or left wing. As used here the terms have the news media created meanings that left wing is a blend ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 30, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Debatio
I find it harder and harder to find someone who is a true moderate. I spend my time watching those who debate such as Ben Shapiro, Stephen Crowder, Tucker Carlson, Jordan Peterson, and Dave Rubin. Although I agree in a great many discussions I am ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Sep 17, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Criminals are in positions of authority not only in the US, but many other countries as well. That's no mere conspiracy theory...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 5, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Bay0Wulf
Are You Ever Confused by Some of THESE “TERMS”? This Video might be helpful ... and it’s ... almost amusing.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 2, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by Jamesdow
They couldn’t keep Him!
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 3, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Rus-T-Balls
Facts don't care about feelings
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 19, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by cdnlibertarian
There is no such thing as legitimate government. That can be proven to be objectively true, yet you won't hear that from anyone who benefits as a result in that mystical entity. You may have an opinion that I am wrong in my assertion, but ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 22, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by jnaatjes
If Nazis really are on the left, then why are they not part of the left?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 1, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by dizzynews
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 26, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by The_Q
So here is question that I would love all thinkers & intellectuals to consider but be warned this is perhaps one of my more controversial thoughts. This is never truer than when I hear the words “The Science is settled” Ironically, I don’t ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by AlvarezGalloso
How can LGBTs in the West condemn Brunei yet ignore the dangers of Islam in our backyard (Muslims in Canada and Michigan)? Self Portrait " Big Brother Watching"
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 9, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by ajhilder
Masks, why do you asks
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 10, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by CRBG
POLLNorth America does not have the same history with "ethnic nationalism" that Europe and the rest of the world does. When we, in Canada and the US, talk about "nationalism", we are usually talking about "civic nationalism," which means that all ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Oct 4, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Valid point there. Too many folks out there who fear knowledge.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 15, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Admin
What are some taboo statements that the far Left / mainstream media don't want discussed?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 26, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by BrianK
Here is a video by Eric Weinstein. Why the "Intellectual Dark Web" has such a crazy name. It explains the origin of the name IDW, Intellectual Dark Web.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 23, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by EdNason
Love Milton
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jun 1, 2021Jun 2021

Posted by Beachslim
They say you learn more hanging around people who dont think like you do, but im not sure thats accurate.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Sep 6, 2020Sep 2020

Posted by CascaLonginus
“A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 17, 2022Jan 2022

Posted by 1patriot
I don't support any of these corporations if i can help it and i am using more cash all the time!
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 14, 2021Jan 2021

Posted by govols
Demonic forces are real. The powers and principalities that govern human societies are real. We're watching it dramatized right now in current events. There is no physical material cause for the confounded tongues through we're attempting to interact...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 19, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by The_Q
Are Climate Change Deniers really control freaks? In numerous articles I have noticed an interesting correlation to Climate Change skepticism (I find denial too emotionally charged, which is probably it's goal) and free speech advocacy and Yes ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jan 23, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by SpikeTalon
I do have to agree with this article, all these labels get to be too much after awhile. Whatever happened to the days when people just referred to themselves as... just human beings? Stop obsessing over generational differences- ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jul 24, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by Shiosakai
ANOTHER QUESTION FOR LESBIANS FROM A STRAIGHT GUY: Is it me or is lesbian identity slowly being phased out? I've been doing some digging because I don't know much about lesbian culture but it seems that lesbians have been affected the most by the ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by wgarneau
France has decided that the Notre Dame Fire was an accident, and that is a good thing, but understand that burning Christian churches in France is becoming a national pastime, and that for the most part, it is the native French that are doing it. ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jun 13, 2021Jun 2021

Posted by Heresiarch
This is a pretty amazing half hour - I can't think of a single man, woman or child, living or dead who wasn't described at most stages of their life. "In this animated lecture selection, Jordan Peterson discusses the important lessons about picking ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
May 6, 2020May 2020

Posted by Pand0ro
We humans are not the be all and end all of the universe. We are a factor in a system that has been evolving for 13.5 billion years (not sure of that time reference anymore) and will continue to evolve far (relatively) into the future. None the ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 11, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by jnaatjes
Is the Right actually individualist and the Left collective?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jul 20, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by jakuboj
In these times of uncertainty, one thing remains certain. Common sense and reason is quickly replaced by panic and mob mentality when the herd is spooked.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 22, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Finnemore4
What are your most rigid convictions? What beliefs have you altered?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Dec 30, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by Century-1
Although atheism is a negative position, to be responsibly evangelized, needs to offer a replacement ideology to fill the void left by the removal to the underpinning strata that has informed the development of Western civilization so far. As is ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
May 3, 2021May 2021

Posted by Azathoth
This is why I don't choose the "religion of peace"
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Philosophy & Ideas
Dec 10, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by iThink
“A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Nov 8, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by Naomi
I stumbled on the following question: Human beings are immensely imperfect with many potentialities unrealised. Are they failure of design or are they failure of evolution? It is a philosophical question, no? Are there any philosophers out ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by JoelB
Who did you used to have tremendous respect for but now dont? I will start.......
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 18, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by TitoWarren
I've seen a lot of people on social media trying to describe fascism. The interesting bit is that they NEVER consult the philosophy of fascism to describe it. I thought I'd fix that: Fascism is a form of democracy - a relatively authoritarian ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 19, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Pate49
Agree or Disagree?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Nov 30, 2020Nov 2020

Posted by stevie-f
LINKIf Jordan Peterson's New Book Upsets You Watch This (Pt.1)| Douglas Murray | POLITICS | Rubin Report - YouTube
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jul 23, 2023Jul 2023

Posted by TimTuolomne
“There are historic situations in which refusal to defend the inheritance of a civilization, however imperfect, against tyranny and aggression may result in consequences even worse than war.” - Reinhold Niebuhr
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Philosophy & Ideas
Dec 20, 2020Dec 2020

Posted by JasperLMiller
Masks have nothing to do with COVID!
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Philosophy & Ideas
Sep 15, 2022Sep 2022

Posted by Garsco
THE NEW RIGHT? National Conservatives Are Looking To Remake The GOP his week’s event isn’t your usual conservative confab — attendees and speakers at the National Conservatism conference came to promote a new brand of ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 5, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Clammypollack
What are your thoughts about homeschooling?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Nov 7, 2021Nov 2021

Posted by Saigon2o
It you ask the Brandon adm or the lunies, It’s free speech to deny free speech.
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Philosophy & Ideas
Sep 30, 2022Sep 2022

Posted by FrankZeleniuk
Truth and Reality So the LGBTQ+ community and CRT are trying to erase objective truth. Good luck with that one. Doing that leaves us with subjective truth and very lonely. Because who can know another's subjective truth. But let us not call it ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Mar 3, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by pbuck0145
LINKWhy has masculinity become a dirty word? - UnHerd
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Philosophy & Ideas
Aug 1, 2020Aug 2020

Posted by jakuboj
It is really nauseating for me. Yes, we are all desensitized to violence anymore with the information at our disposal, but what we are seeing with theses domestic terrorist rioters, is nauseating. The primitive savagery of the behaviour displayed by...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 11, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by RMSPT
Nietzsche wasn’t messing around when he described government
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Philosophy & Ideas
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by ClassicalKev98
Pizzagate? Real or Truth?
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 9, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by jwhitten
A Modest Proposal In Support of Free Speech and Expression Perhaps alternatively titled, "How can we deal with the problem of Censorship on social media?" To the owners / operators of this (and all) social site: If your goal is truly to appreciate...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Jun 28, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by tenslein
Whose fault is it that Jews died in Nazi concentration camps? I say it's 50% Germany's fault for putting them in the camps and 50% America and Britain's fault for bombing German supply lines that would've fed the Jewish prisoners and supplied them ...
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Philosophy & Ideas
Oct 19, 2020Oct 2020

Posted by Dr-Striper
Dr. Peterson is Back! If anyone can bring society back from the radical left’s destructive irrationally, it is Dr. Jordan Peterson!
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 8, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by pbuck0145
Muslims against Antisemitism (an interesting concept)
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Philosophy & Ideas
Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by KyleRiebe
New Atlantis is an incomplete utopian novel by Sir Francis Bacon, published in 1627. In this work, Bacon portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the ...
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