#Post-Cold War Era

[bkkblogs]

Democracy's Alter-Ego and the Self-Created Demons

Democracy Unveiled: Discover its Evolution, Challenges, and Future. A must-read for those intrigued by global politics and diplomacy. #Democracy #WesternHegemony #GlobalPolitics #HumanRights #FutureofDemocracy #Neocolonialism #Imperialism

Democracy has multiple definitions. It is derived from the Greek words ‘demos’ and ‘kratos’ which mean ‘people’ and ‘power’ respectively. Democracy is defined as a system of governance where power is vested in the people who rule either directly or through elected representatives. Some define democracy as a system of governance where all citizens have equal opportunities to shape government…

[johnbitchsociety]

I feel like both internet liberals and leftists have a tendency to reverse-Great Man Theory Ronald Reagan at the expense of any insight into the history of his policies or the conservative movement that led up to him.

[mariocki]

Roger Delgado makes a brief appearance as an unnamed but helpful Argentine diplomat, in Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!: Two Against the Kremlin (1.13, ABPC, 1957)

[citricjoy]

i think a lot about the kind of meals benson cooks for himself and randy once they’ve been running long enough to settle down

[eclaire-went-bam]

hey, what happened to the left believing in second chances? what happened to the belief that if somebody's tangibly doing better, they deserve that chance? you guys realise how common problematic beliefs were when the internet was younger? like, when gamergate was a thing? not that long ago? you guys realise most people on the internet are not from the same moral background as you? you guys realise keeping people out who have changed their beliefs, is only going to discourage more people from doing better? are you guys crazy? why are y'all bringing moral purity into this? it's a powerful thing to recognise things you've been taught were wrong & to then move away from it, especially when you're in a community around it either irl or online. being in a community is such a powerful force in most people's lives. not everyone had the perfect background & not everyone had access to being as educated on social issues as you did. it's fine to personally not forgive someone's problematic history & not interact with them, but to actively exclude them from the cause? get off your high horse, you're harming the movement by gatekeeping it to those with a perfect moral background.

[oflgtfol]

transcribing digital nightmare is like my pet project right now and so apparently spotify and apple music have the lyrics up but THOSE arent correct either bc i fucking swear to god even the official streaming services have the [?] included from music transcription sites. bro wtf!!

what's killing me is this specific line (which both apple music and spotify share the confusion). because the line is "now the disco's a battlefield." and that line appears earlier in the song!!! and the lyric transcription had gotten it correct the first time! like are you stupid?

[straightlightyagami]

(description in alt)

hmm

[rustinged]

interesting how a contagious and deadly virus coming on its third year has also coincided with the making of probably hundreds of podcasts about death

[fraseris]

one thing about me is that im obsessed with 20th century politics and counterculture movements

[with-boots]

hey! so it's been literally proven that russian agents have been actually doing this in the current moment. like the fact that this sounds a little silly to say is proof of how good they are. did everyone forget this?? it happened on tumblr!!!!

ik it doesn't make sense that another country would bother to do this without like invading them or declaring war or whatever but it's obvious putin's regime has trump in their pocket and that will materially benefit them!! alt right guys tried to infiltrate tumblr but they acted like stereotypes bc that's what they believe about other people. troll farmers don't give a shit and will just copy what legitimate activists are saying to gain cred and make inflammatory comments about wedge issues when they can. we have proof!!

the us did use these tactics in the 'war on terror' (as well as cold war conflicts obviously) and that wasn't a secret at the time, they were incredibly proud of it. the fbi was also forced to monitor 'antifa' by that man's administration and released a report saying all they found was twitter beef lol. that man has alienated the us intelligence community to the point that I kind of have to think they don't do assassinations anymore or he would've been shot for real. they have no interest in getting him elected because he is a national security threat.

like the fact is other countries have right wings too and they will sometime use the language of resisting us imperialism but that's not bc they hate imperialism. it's because they want to be the imperialists!!!! the us is not the ultimate bad in the same way it is not the ultimate good. that is just the flip side of american exceptionalism. we are not exceptional!!!! a lot of countries are as bad as us!!! I am honestly begging every leftist to internalize this!!! please!!!

[bkkblogs]

Norms, Power, and the Western Delusions of Benevolence

Dive into a compelling critique of Western self-perception as benevolent powers in this insightful blog post. Uncover the complexities of cultural norms, political orders, and the often overlooked role of power in shaping these norms. #Norms #Power #West

Cultural norms shape the emergence and evolution of political orders. However, these norms are not static or homogeneous, but rather dynamic and diverse, reflecting the power relations among different actors in local and global contexts. Huntington (1996) argued that the clash of civilizations, or the cultural conflict between different regions and groups, is the main source of global instability…

[foxboyroadkill]

Who wanna hear ab my cold war gays (when im home)

[notelasts]

@prodigum said i haven't spoken to you in five years. - for nat from bucky (cold war era if u want!)

She knows. Natasha knows exactly how long it’s been since they last spoke to each other. She also knows that she’s entirely unprepared for him to be here right now. She doesn’t like being caught off guard. She isn’t supposed to be caught off guard. But she is, just a little. She stares at him for a long moment. “What do you want, James?” The last time she saw him, they were fighting in Germany. She doesn’t know what happened after that. She doesn’t know where he went. She doesn’t know how he found her, either. “Are you here to try to kill me again?” He’ll have to forgive her prickliness. She’s a little on edge.

[figjelly]

Munch munch

Chomp chomp

Gobble gobble

Gulp

[tweedlebean]

It's wild how much cool shit is just on the internet. Look at this entire Czech mixed media adaptation of Baron Munchausen just on youtube. Anyone could watch it at anytime for free. Wild.

[ginaraemitchell]

When the Skies Rained Freedom by Annette Oppenlander | Book Review ~ #HistoricalFiction @GoddessFish @annette.oppenlander #ColdWar #PostWW2Germany

When the Skies Rained Freedom by Annette Oppenlander | Book Review ~ #HistoricalFiction @GoddessFish @@annette.oppenlander #ColdWar #PostWW2Germany The novel successfully portrays the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, making it not only a historical account but also a tale of love and courage. "When the Skies Rained Freedom" stands out as a poignant exploration of a pivotal moment in history, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of those who fought against the odds to secure freedom for West Berlin.

When the Skies Rained Freedom by Annette Oppenlander | Book Review ~ #HistoricalFiction @GoddessFish @annette.oppenlander #ColdWar #PostWW2Germany  A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions. Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me with the information for this tour. Book Details   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Excerpt from When the Skies Rained…