Circling the Wagons Around Immigrants and/ or Israel

Who's NOT America First

Zizek on the Curses (and Blessings) of Identity

On the Mysterious Mr. Karp

from Google AI:

In Hegel's philosophy, "contradictions removed" refers to the sublation (Aufhebung) process where apparent opposites (contradictions) are not simply destroyed but elevated and preserved within a higher, more complex unity, revealing a deeper truth or reality, moving history and thought toward greater self-consciousness and freedom, rather than achieving a static, contradiction-free state, as argued by interpreters like McGowan and in the Marxist tradition. [aka - Plato's "Generation from Opposites"]

Key Concepts: 

Dialectics: The core method (thesis-antithesis-synthesis) where an idea (thesis) meets its opposite (antithesis), generating conflict that is resolved in a higher concept (synthesis) that contains elements of both, as seen in works like Marx's economic interpretation. 

Aufhebung (Sublation): The crucial German term meaning to negate, preserve, and lift up simultaneously; contradictions are overcome by being integrated into a more comprehensive understanding, not eliminated. 

Contradiction as Essential: For Hegel, contradiction isn't a flaw to be fixed but the engine of development, driving consciousness and history forward; a truly "reconciled" state without inherent tension is a fiction, according to IWM Vienna. 

Not Simple Removal: Left-Hegelians and critics sometimes misinterpret this as a smooth elimination of conflict, but Hegel sees contradictions as fundamental to being and thought, only resolved into richer wholes. 

In Practice: 

History: Class struggles (Marx) or philosophical problems are resolved into new social or conceptual forms, revealing deeper truths. 

Freedom: Genuine freedom isn't the absence of constraints but understanding and acting within necessary, self-imposed rational structures, overcoming arbitrary limitations. 

In essence, Hegel's "contradictions removed" means contradictions are transcended and integrated into a richer, evolving whole, not erased, leading to greater understanding (Spirit/Geist)

Bohr 1, Einstein 0

Imagining Scale and It's "limits"

Pythagoreans Throw Zizek Overboard!

Post-Structuralism in Praxis

A Boomer Taking "The Master" Too Seriously?

The Oedipal Cult's Necessary/ Foundational Philosophical Triad - Hierarchy, Shame, and Scarcity...

enter Deleuze & Guattari (Anti-Oedipus)

Fan-Building Diegesis in Hyper-Reality: Immersion through Influencer Networks

How "Insider" Knowledge Increases  Emotional Investment

Welcome to the Conspiratorium!

Where All Questions are Welcome...

...not just Some

The Strong Gods Resurrected

The International "Rules-based" Order is kaput!  We're all BACK  on "the global Honour System" Again!

from Google AI:

In 2026, the concept of being a gentleman is widely regarded as inseparable from a personal honor code, though the nature of that code has shifted from rigid social status to a set of internal moral principles. While it doesn't "always" involve a formal written document, it fundamentally relies on an unwritten standard of conduct.

The Role of an Honor Code 

Definition of Character: A modern gentleman’s identity is defined by his integrity and trustworthiness—his "personal brand". This code acts as a sole standard of conduct that remains consistent even in private. 

The "One-Rule" Standard: Historical and institutional definitions, such as those at Washington College, suggest that being a gentleman can be distilled into a single honor system: not lying, cheating, or stealing, nor tolerating such behavior in others. 

Sacred Trust: For a true gentleman, honor is often viewed as "sacred," meaning honesty and fairness are non-negotiable under any circumstances.

Core Principles Often Included in the Code 

A gentleman's code typically governs three main areas: 

Integrity: Always keeping one's word and maintaining honesty even when it is difficult. 

Respect and Consideration: Prioritizing the comfort and feelings of others. This includes treating everyone with dignity regardless of their social standing or what they can offer in return. 

Accountability: Taking full responsibility for actions and mistakes. A gentleman is a "work-in-progress" who seeks reconciliation when he falls short of his own standards.

These articles define the principles of gentlemanly conduct, emphasizing integrity, respect, and accountability as core components of a personal honor code.

from Google AI:

A non-toleration clause is a core component of many strict honor codes, particularly at military academies (like West Point and Air Force Academy) and some universities, obligating individuals not only to refrain from lying, cheating, or stealing but also to report or address such violations by peers, making silence an honor offense itself and emphasizing collective responsibility over personal loyalty. It forces a difficult choice between friendship and duty, establishing a high ethical standard where allowing dishonesty makes one complicit.

Key Aspects

• Definition: "I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do" is a common phrasing, emphasizing peer accountability. 

• Purpose: To maintain institutional integrity by ensuring a shared commitment to high ethical standards, promoting character development, and fostering collective responsibility. 

• Action Required: If a violation is witnessed, the person must confront the offender to encourage self-reporting or report it to authorities; failure to do so is itself a violation. 

• Controversy: It's often seen as demanding, pitting loyalty to friends against duty and fostering a culture of reporting, which some find difficult or harsh. 

• Context: While prominent in military settings, similar principles exist in academia (e.g., at Duke, Texas A&M), though some institutions have removed or modified the clause.

Duty, Honour, Country 

...but WHICH Country, Globalists/ Imperialists?

Plur!bus: The medium IS the message (dissolution of all meaning)

The Black Pill Inside the Blue Pill...

Dollar Diplomacy - Re-Dollarizing Petroleum