wcfox @wcfoxtrot - Twitter Profile

about 2 years ago

The ancient philosophers spoke ideas that changed the world. Some, like Socrates, were executed for it. Over 2,000 years later, their words are just as relevant — so here are 10 pearls of ancient wisdom... 🧵 1. "The unexamined life is not worth living."

the_culturist_'s tweet photo. The ancient philosophers spoke ideas that changed the world. Some, like Socrates, were executed for it.

Over 2,000 years later, their words are just as relevant — so here are 10 pearls of ancient wisdom... 🧵

1. "The unexamined life is not worth living."

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Ole Lehmann

@itsolelehmann

about 2 years ago

I'm European. I recently visited the USA for the first time since 2018, hitting up Las Vegas and New York City. What I witnessed left me stunned. 15 American oddities I still can't wrap my head around:

itsolelehmann's tweet photo. I'm European.

I recently visited the USA for the first time since 2018, hitting up Las Vegas and New York City.

What I witnessed left me stunned.

15 American oddities I still can't wrap my head around: https://t.co/z2tdSQYqLx

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Index Red

@indexred

almost 3 years ago

The Mirage of Trust in a Time-Starved Society A video caught my attention in which a young woman embarks on her first journey into the 9 to 5 world, wrestling with the hours spent in commute and the scant moments left for personal time. Economic constraints prevent her from living closer to her workplace. This scenario unveils a wider narrative – the unyielding grind of daily toil which ensnares many, inadvertently nurturing a blind faith in the obscured actions of those at the helm of our government. As this fledgling professional grapples with her newfound routine, she reflects the larger populace that finds itself ensnared in a relentless chase for sustenance, with scarce time for political scrutiny. The trust bestowed upon governing entities, is not only borne out of ignorance, but a consequence of time poverty. The political landscape thus morphs into a blurred silhouette, occasionally brought into partial focus by brief exposures to Democratic Party Machine corrupt state media propaganda platforms like MSNBC or fleeting political snippets on TikTok, which often serve merely to reaffirm pre-existing beliefs. Take the narrative spun in Georgia for instance. Amidst the routine of a typical 9 to 5, the allegations of electoral malfeasance become nothing but background noise. When authoritative voices declare stolen election claims as falsehoods, the assertion is accepted without question. Instances like @JennaEllisEsq and her televised court appearance, where her fake emotional display could easily be misconstrued as genuine by the casual observer, underscore the gravity of misinformation. Jenna Ellis, who I am alleging is a willing participant of open lawfare against Donald Trump, plead guilty to doing what any honest informed observer would describe as routine legal work. The validation of the narratives surrounding this case aren't subjected to rigorous examination but instead filtered through an anti-Trump perspective, further muddying the waters of truth. Fulton County is alleged to have willingly participated in stealing the 2020 election against Trump. Fulton County arrested and charged the very individual they allegedly rigged the 2020 election against, who is now a front runner in 2024. Fulton County used a novel and broadly interpreted GA RICO statute. This interpretation was so outrageous, it should have ignited discussions of secession. Fulton County is judging whether the allegations against the state of Georgia and themselves specifically should be labeled "false". Fulton County unlawfully obstructed the election contest concerning the very allegations to which Ellis pleaded guilty preventing them from being heard. Such intricate layers of deception are hardly within the purview of the average worker ensnared in the rigors of daily survival. The pandemic served as a rude awakening, shattering the thin veneer of trust once placed in authoritative entities. The unfolding realities demand a shift from passive acceptance to a culture of questioning, a transition from blind trust to informed skepticism. As this young lady navigates her initial foray into the professional realm, adapting to her schedule, I expect she will eventually adjust and acclimate and hopefully excel professionally and socially. The normalization of the relentless routine, however, should not desensitize one to the imperative of seeking truth. The time will come when our daily grind harmonizes with a culture of inquiry. When that day dawns, society will perch itself on a vantage point of informed insight, fostering a climate where truth isn’t a casualty to the exigencies of daily toil. Middle 𝕏 MAGA