Author: The Mental Militia
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The Unintended Consequences of Cannabis Legalization: Cartels’ Path to Legitimacy in the USA (Part 1)
Cannabis legalization in the United States was meant to usher in a new era—one marked by safer access, decreased criminal activity, and a thriving legal market that would ultimately undermine the illegal trade that has long been dominated by Mexican, South American, and Chinese drug cartels. The Cartel Evolution: From Illicit Operations to Legal Enterprises…
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Language as a Tool of Control: A Modern Reflection on Orwell’s “Newspeak” and Gender Pronouns
In George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, the concept of “Newspeak” presents a chilling vision of how language can be manipulated to enforce ideological conformity. The idea is simple yet powerful: if you control language, you control thought. Newspeak serves as a tool of the authoritarian regime, systematically narrowing the range of thought by eliminating words…
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The Feasibility of a Third-Party Candidate: Can a Libertarian Ever Break Through?
In the landscape of American politics, the two-party system dominates, with Democrats and Republicans shaping the national discourse and holding most of the power. However, the question persists: Could a third-party candidate, particularly from the Libertarian Party, ever realistically compete for the presidency? To answer this, we need to examine the systemic barriers, historical precedents,…