How fortunate we are that our rulers possess infinite wisdom, impeccable morals, and an unwavering dedication to the public good. Imagine, if you dare, a world where they were instead driven by greed, folly, or hypocrisy—what an absurd spectacle that would be! Picture, if you can, leaders who preach restraint while hoarding fortunes, speak of liberty while forging new chains, and profess peace while reveling in the thunder of war. But let us not indulge in such scandalous fantasies.
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A Most Reasonable Proposal
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a society unburdened by disease is a danger to itself. We stand at the edge of catastrophe, staring into a world where illnesses once celebrated for their vital role in population control are vanishing. Polio, measles, smallpox—these noble afflictions, once culling the weak and fortifying the strong, have been rudely eradicated by the relentless march of science. Is this truly the world we want? A world where childhood lacks struggle, where preventable illness no longer reminds us of our mortality?
Continue readingThroughout history, totalitarian regimes have been met with either acquiescence or defiance. The former cements their power; the latter remains the only force capable of halting tyranny’s advance. Resistance is not merely a moral stance—it is essential to preserving human dignity, freedom, and truth. Left unchecked, absolute power erodes individual liberties, silences dissent, and reshapes reality to suit the ruling elite. To resist is to reclaim agency, assert the irreducible value of the human spirit, and ensure the future is not dictated solely by those who wield power with impunity.
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