Month: October 2020

The Therapeutic State

Any critique of modern states must necessarily include a critique of scientism and the therapeutic state, both of which are essential elements of the ideological superstructure of modern ruling classes, with physicians, “mental health experts,” and scientists being primary sectors of the modern priesthood. Thomas Szasz nailed this […]

Leviathan

One of the most interesting things about Thomas Hobbes is that while he was writing in the context of the English Civil War, he rarely if ever took sides between the quarreling dynastic and clerical factions, and when he did it was obviously for cynical and pragmatic. Probably […]

AMERIKA!: The Horror Story

By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley No one seems to be quite sure where this creature first lurked from. What foul crypt lays claim to the title of the beast’s cradle? Most trembling fingers point towards Europe, to the land of Caligula and Vlad […]

Domestic Terrorism and the U.S. Elections

By Brian Michael Jenkins, RAND Corporation The country is deeply divided. The political system is polarized. Bizarre conspiracy theories have entered mainstream political discourse. There seem to be messaging efforts designed to delegitimize next month’s elections. The president refuses to say that he will abide by the results. […]

Preventing Electoral Violence

About 1 in 5 elections around the world turns violent. Increasingly aware of the risk of strife presented by elections in countries affected by conflict, governments and civil society need more effective approaches to prevent election-related violence. The U.S. Institute of Peace conducts research, training and fieldwork to […]

Facebook readying ‘break-glass’ tools to restrict content if violence erupts after election

By Joey Garrison and Jessica Guynn, USA Today WASHINGTON — Facebook executives said Tuesday the social media company is ready to implement “break-glass measures” to restrict content on its platforms if civil unrest and violence erupt following the Nov. 3 presidential election. The preparations come as Facebook has taken more aggressive steps […]