Hypocrisy, Racism, War & Lies. Part Three. The Declining West.For so long civilisation’s leading light, the U.S. led West is now imploding under the weight of its’ own contradictions. Racism, war…1d ago1d ago
Hypocrisy, Racism, War & Lies: Part Two. At Home in America.Where we stand on issues of race, politics and culture depends on our perspective. Many African-Americans see the Constitution very…2d ago2d ago
Hypocrisy, Racism, War & Lies: Another Election Cycle, But Nothing Ever Changes.‘Things can only get better,’ so says the song, except, that is, when they don’t! Welcome to the American election, 2024 folks!2d ago2d ago
Constitutionalism, Nationalism & the Dismantling of Democracy, Part Five: Empire, Empire, Empire!Empire & imperialism have always been at the heart of the American project as defined in the Constitution. Yet freedom only for those who…Oct 16Oct 16
The Loss of Integrity, Honour & Honesty in the Western Political Establishment.The U.S. led West is in a moral crisis. A dearth of strong, honest leaders, a resurgent right-wing & a complete abdication of all moral…Oct 15Oct 15
Appendices: Constitutionalism, Nationalism & the Dismantling of Democracy, Part Four.Appendices in respect of the overturning of Roe and Casey, as referenced in the accompanying essay in this series. In Appendix A. I look…Sep 16Sep 16
Constitutionalism, Nationalism & the Dismantling of Democracy, Part Four.The cause of democracy & the pursuit of equality are often used as political cover by ruthless Western governments as they implement…Sep 16Sep 16
Constitutionalism, Nationalism & the Dismantling of Democracy. Part Three.The 20th Century, with its’ wars, revolutions & collapsing empires, required a corresponding legal revolution to account for the plethora…Aug 23Aug 23
Constitutionalism, Nationalism & the Dismantling of Democracy. Part Two.The broad assumption that a Constitution offers citizens protection & rights that might not otherwise be available is not always a correct…Aug 13Aug 13
Constitutionalism, Nationalism & the Dismantling of Democracy. Part One.The rise of nationalist sentiments across the democratic West, often accompanied by religious fundamentalism, masks & warps ethical…Jul 19Jul 19