The War To End All Wars
From mainstream news media to even the best of alternative news sources, commentators and pundits, everyone seems to be salivating at the idea of World War Three.
It seems like a lot of people just can’t hardly wait for war. From mainstream news media to even the best of alternative news sources, commentators and pundits, everyone seems to be salivating at the idea of World War Three.
I find it interesting to note that during World War 1, we didn’t call it “World War 1,” because we didn’t recognize it as the first of many. It was first called the “European War.” Then American newspapers called it “World War.” And the British called it the “Great War.” Soldiers fighting and families left at home had no idea they were fighting “World War 1.” Then, it was FDR who first used the term “World War 2” in 1941. But soldiers fighting and those at home didn’t realize they were fighting “World War 2” until Roosevelt named it that. But today, people seem so eager for World War 3. Even regular, everyday citizens seemed giddy at the idea of World War 3. It’s on everyone’s minds and it seems virtually inevitable…READ MORE…
News deserts are an oasis; Newspapers that promote the status quo do more harm than good
There are no news deserts — just newspapermen with their heads in the sand.
The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern sounded an alarm recently.
Its press release said, “The loss of local newspapers accelerated in 2023 to an average of 2.5 per week, leaving more than 200 counties as news deserts and meaning that more than half of all U.S. counties now have limited access to reliable local news and information, researchers at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University have found.”
Medill visiting professor Penny Abernathy said, “The significant loss of local news outlets in poorer and underserved communities poses a crisis for our democracy.
“So, it is very important that we identify the places most at risk, while simultaneously understanding what is working in other communities.”…READ MORE…
Exploring Societal Fragility: A Summary of Matt Bracken's 'When the Music Stops
Matt Bracken paints a grim picture of the vulnerabilities inherent in modern urban centers, particularly in times of economic collapse or civil unrest.
Matt Bracken is an American author and former Navy SEAL known for writing novels and essays about societal collapse, political extremism, and survivalism. He explores themes of individual freedom, preparedness, and challenges faced by societies in crisis. Bracken is also a vocal advocate for Second Amendment rights and writes extensively about firearms and self-defense.
In his article "When the Music Stops – How America's Cities May Explode in Violence," Matt Bracken explores the potential scenarios of societal breakdown and violence that could unfold in American cities under certain circumstances. He paints a grim picture of the vulnerabilities inherent in modern urban centers, particularly in times of economic collapse or civil unrest…READ MORE…
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