Author: The Mental Militia
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Aurora Colorado Grapples with Immigrant Controversies Amid Property Issues
Aurora Grapples with Immigrant Controversies Amid Property Issues Immigration from Venezuela has been a contentious issue in Aurora, with recent discussions by city lawmakers touching on gang activity, flash-mobs, and broader immigration policies. On Thursday, city officials informed residents of a north-Aurora apartment complex that they must vacate by next Tuesday. Some lawmakers have suggested,…
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The Unintended Consequences of Cannabis Legalization: Citizen Action in the Face of Compromised Law Enforcement (Part 2)
Citizen Action in the Face of Compromised Law Enforcement Given the disturbing infiltration of cartels into the legal cannabis market, particularly in rural areas where law enforcement is often underfunded, shorthanded, or even compromised, it’s essential to explore what ordinary citizens can do to protect their communities and demand accountability. The challenge is immense, but…
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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,…