Tag Archives: Hate

Word banning

There are those who think we should exclude certain words from use. On the contrary, I think we should allow as many words in our language as possible, as these variants enrich the language. Continue reading

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Fascist populism and the threat to democracy

Originally posted on Understanding Society:
What features of a political regime contribute to political loyalty and commitment on the part of its citizens? Can a fascist dictatorship inspire political loyalty and commitment from the mass of society? And what about…

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When so desperate to hold onto power

This past year we have seen how certain people tried to do everything to get another person in the bad light. All tactics where used to bring negative news in the ether. Members of certain political groups did not mind … Continue reading

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Not many coming out with their community name

Looking back at 2013 In the month of January the Christadelphians from Belgium and Holland considered their position, facing the difficulties of ageing in the community and of a Man from the North boycotting having more meeting places in Belgium. … Continue reading

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The Most Hated Family in America

In De Meest gehate familie in America – inleiding tot vervolg (2008, May 16 on Multiply) I looked already at Fred Waldron Phelps (° 1929) talking to Louis Sebastian Theroux (° 1970) for the BBC documentary about The Most Hated … Continue reading

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Stronger than anything that wants to destroy

Often first something terrible has to happen before people recognise the blessings they have. Its not from what they see on the small or bigger screen today, but from the things that they really can feel. Or when working with … Continue reading

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