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Romantic Heroes: Ameliorating the Dark Side of Capitalism

Edmund Burke MP. Portrait by Joshua Reynolds, c. 1769 Introduction The rapid spread of the science-based Enlightenment (c1687-c1804) across Europe during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries was a cause of much dismay to the reigning monarchies of the time. The source of their anxiety, the philosophes, were propagating a radical new range of ideas “centered on […]
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The China Model of Modernization
This week’s News on China in 2 minutes. • CPC 20th National Congress outcomes • The China model of modernization • World’s first perennial rice variety • Hope for Chinese women’s football The post The China Model of Modernization first appeared on Dissident Voice.
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This Halloween, You Wanna See Something Really Scary?

“The only thing we have to fear…” (said the dude who signed Executive Order 9066) Halloween is an odd holiday. The ostensible concept — as it has evolved to become — is to shock, startle, frighten, petrify, horrify, and/or terrify… all while consuming enough high fructose corn syrup to keep the American Dental Association content […]
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Virtuous Hypocrisy: The Socceroos and the Qatar World Cup
For a time, the confused and muddled approach from Australian football (soccer to some) did much of a side-step regarding the human rights imbroglio and Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup. There was ample cash and participation in one of the world’s biggest tournaments on the line. There was FIFA’s reluctance that footballing sides […]
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Lebanon Facing New Uncertainty as the Presidency Is Vacated
The presidency of Lebanon’s Michel Aoun is coming to a close and politicians are anticipating a possible power vacuum if a decision cannot be made soon to fill the office. The presidency of Lebanon’s Michel Aoun is coming to a close and politicians are anticipating a possible power vacuum if a decision cannot be made […]
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Russia Suspends Participation In Ukraine Grain Deal After “Massive” Drone Attack On Black Sea Fleet
By Tyler DURDEN Russia suspended its participation in the Ukraine grain export deal after a swarm of drones targeted at least one Russian warship from the Black Sea navy. Following the attack, Moscow immediately suspended its compliance with the deal, known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which was formed and launched in July and ended […]
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These Countries Account for Half of Global Natural Gas Consumption
Seven countries account for more than fifty percent of global natural gas consumption. (Click on the image to enlarge)
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The Geopolitics of Inequality
The geopolitics of inequality persist, writes Vijay Prashad, even though industrial production has moved from the Global North to the Global South. By Vijay PRASHAD Chaos reigns in the United Kingdom, where the prime minister’s residence in London – 10 Downing Street – has seen the entry of Rishi Sunak, one of the richest men in […]


