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The Pragmatist's Paradox: Trump Through Machiavelli's Lens
Donald Trump’s political persona is viewed through the lens of Niccolò Machiavelli’s 12 principles from The Prince. It delves into Trump’s use of manipulation, adaptability, and perception to solidify his power, aligning with Machiavelli’s emphasis on the importance of cunning and seizing opportunities. While Trump exemplifies the Machiavellian "new prince" who rises through personal success rathe...
Thursday 23rd January 2025 4:25 pm
That's How We Are Right Now
We laugh at experts and suck up to fools,
Effortless amateurs from public schools,
And love the chancers who sidestep the rules.
That’s how we are right now, that’s how we are.
We laugh at research and usher away
Facts and achievements on public display;
We’d rather go down on our knees and pray.
That’s how we are right now, that’s how we are.
We laugh at the trut...
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