Category Archives: Propaganda

What is “libertarian” about denying our voting rights?

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Naomi

That depends what you imagine “libertarianism” is. I, for one, began wondering about it years ago and have analyzed my way into carving it into bits here, in this blog. I attacked it (and attached it) as a code word … Continue reading →

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Surprise! Update on the state of our news media

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Naomi

Yesterday I mumbled something about whether a news medium which has caved to Trump has sued another news medium which reports that the first news medium has caved to Trump. I know. It’s a muddle, but muddle is what we’re … Continue reading →

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Have the news media been corrupted and diminished?

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Naomi

It’s a crucial move for aspiring despots. They can fill the street with troops and terrify vulnerable people, but in order to dominate and control facts, news, thoughts and opinions, i.e., reality, they must shut down the rambunctious Fourth Estate. … Continue reading →

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