Daily writing promptDo you vote in political elections?View all responses There was a time when I truly believed that voting was a right, a privilege, and a civic duty. I used to think that voting made a difference and led to change for the better. It took three decades of bitter disappointment to disabuse me … Continue reading The democratic dream: you have to be asleep to believe it
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A nation twice pitied, eternally despised
The content critiques the rise of Donald Trump as president, highlighting societal discontent, misinformation, and the historical context of two poems lamenting political failures and societal ignorance in America.
The ones who walk away…
The text explores Ursula K. Le Guin's short story "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas," drawing parallels between its themes of happiness and suffering to the real-life injustices faced by Palestinians, urging moral reckoning.
It’s Democrazy, Stupid!
The author reflects on their disillusionment with democracy, observing its corruption and manipulation. They criticize political campaigns' deceitful tactics, acknowledging a global trend towards nationalism and extremism while highlighting recent political figures.
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