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Nathalie Suteau's avatar

I read 5 articles in a row to catch up and I listened to Thiel yesterday during 3h instead of a 10/15 minutes format. Where to start:

1 - as a European, I was always shocked by the number of cults in the US. I never understood why they flourished so much and very early on. Maybe because of the lack of population density, the need to face dangers unknown in Europe. Thiel and Musk are cult leaders as they say the exact same things. Nevertheless, Thiel is not a good manipulator compared to Musk.

2 - they are all narcissists, egomaniacs but I’m starting to wonder if they’re as educated as they pretend to be: the wrong colour for the laser sabre in Star Wars may come from the fact they saw the 1st trilogy but never the 2nd. Same with LOTR: it’s in the books that the metaphors about Mordor being both nazi Germany and the Soviet Union with allies in Africa and Middle East are. In the movies, it’s one scene with elephants to represent the allies of Sauron. I’m going to rewatch the movie to be 100% sure.

I read a lot of confusion in the various articles about Flynn.

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Penelope's avatar

It seems to me that whilst democracy is definitely the best system for those that live within it, it is ill equipped to deal with the very long term goals of Russia or China. I think every new President brings with them a naivety in this regard. They think they’ll do better than the last lot etc etc.

After George Floyd died I remember hearing about ‘The Talk’ many black parents find it necessary to have with their children. I wonder if a similar talk should not be given to each hopeful new president.

Now listen here Mr/Mrs new President, and listen good, when dealing with other nations, particularly Russia and China, it is essential to always bear in mind that ……..

I do realise this would not work with the current president. But in future I reckon Jim should be appointed as Chief Talk Giver. He'd sort them out!

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