Rupert Murdoch, CIA and Conservative Influence – is it Good, Bad or Ugly?
The issue with media interference in politics is the lack of ethics in politicians and this impetus to win at any cost. It completely undermines the principles of democracy which is about the will of the people. In truth it is anti-democratic conduct and distortions in the media to influence people to think… Continue reading
What is Capitalism, Democracy and Freedom?
I just had thought – capitalism is riding on the goodwill of democracy. They are not one in the same. Now I understand why I was confused, even though the obvious was there and I knew the structures were autocratic, I still believed that others believed in democracy. I was wrong in some… Continue reading
Freedom House Democracy
Civil and political rights have suffered a decade-long decline globally, and violations of human rights remain all too common, particularly in authoritarian countries.
Freedom House supports frontline activists in their efforts to defend fundamental rights, including to document abuses,… Continue reading
World Affairs Institute Director Dies
James Denton The president of World Affairs Institute. He sounded like a wonderful man.
https://freedomhouse.org/article/memoriam-james-s-denton
In Memoriam: James S. Denton
Freedom House mourns the passing of James S. Denton, who died this week in Washington, D.C. Denton served as Freedom House executive director from 1997-2001. He also… Continue reading
World Affairs Institute
Democracy as they say, is a good idea or you could argue the best out of the worst ideas available. I bias towards democracy as I was a market analyst and I did research to hear the voice of the people. My respect for citizens has come from deeply listening to their voices.… Continue reading
Princeton Study: US is a Oligarchy and Citizens Have Little Influence
Another interesting perspective as the inquiry widens.
Large multinational companies in order to maximise wealth implement strategies to buy up their marketing channels (vertical, horizontal ownership). They buy up the supply chain or they can take over competitors to concentrate the market in a few hands. The purpose of buying up a supply… Continue reading