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The Mutual Control Delusion: Why It’s Not Just the U.S. Controlling Israel, but Israel Controlling the U.S. Too

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For years, people have argued about who really “controls” whom — the United States or Israel. You’ll see this debate all over social media, in political discussions, even in academic circles. Some will swear up and down that Israel is nothing more than a puppet of the United States, dependent on American money, military support,Continue reading “The Mutual Control Delusion: Why It’s Not Just the U.S. Controlling Israel, but Israel Controlling the U.S. Too”

Why I Think the 2028 Presidential Election May Be More Insidious Than Just Stealing the Election

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It’s easy to think the biggest threat to democracy is that an election might be stolen. That the vote might be rigged, manipulated, or corrupted by interference, misinformation, or voter suppression. But I’ve been thinking a lot lately, and I’m starting to feel like the 2028 presidential election might be something even darker than that.Continue reading “Why I Think the 2028 Presidential Election May Be More Insidious Than Just Stealing the Election”

The Hasan Piker-Vaush Parallel: How I Predicted the Shift

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Introduction Hasan Piker is one of the most influential personalities in the world of online political discourse. Over the past few years, he’s cultivated a massive following by blending political analysis with his distinct commentary style, often attracting both praise and criticism in equal measure. For a time, Piker represented a refreshing voice in progressiveContinue reading “The Hasan Piker-Vaush Parallel: How I Predicted the Shift”