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DandomRude
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Ah, yes, I forgot all about that moron. Another name for the block list.
Yes, not exactly advantageous, the Scandinavian countries are hanging in the corner like a ...
The guy is a psychopath without any empathy. I don't think there's much difference between media persona and reality here. Someone who acts so immorally can only be a bad person. There can be no excuses for this.
I mean, is anyone interested in who Hitler actually was? Does it matter at all? Maybe for pathological psychology, but little else really.
In any case, anything but a pleasant conversation partner, I would say. Especially because his hatred and his excessive stupidity are definitely not an act.
I think you give him too much credit.
Very cool! These are beautiful!
If there is something to criticize, everyone should do so. Criticism is a good thing: you don't necessarily have to share it, but you can learn from it.
Exactly. It's insane that, these morons somehow always forget that it's already Trump's second term - and even in his first he was a terrible president who only enriched himself and his billionaire patrons. And his criminal history ... it boggles my mind why these people don't want to understand that there could hardly be a more unsuitable person for the presidency.
Yes, it's scandalous, but that's why the people on the street are so important, because sooner or later you can no longer overlook them as they are a fact of life in the real world - and then it becomes clear how one-sided the media coverage is.
Yes, all the better
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Sadly very topical again: Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil"
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"Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil" examines the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi bureaucrat instrumental in organizing the Holocaust. Eichmann was captured by Israeli agents in Argentina in 1960 and tried in Jerusalem for crimes against humanity. Hannah Arendt controversially described Eichmann as "terrifyingly normal," emphasizing his thoughtlessness and blind obedience to orders rather than inherent sadism or hatred. He executed his role as a logistical organizer of mass deportations and killings with bureaucratic efficiency, seeing himself as a law-abiding citizen fulfilling his duties.
Arendt coined the term "banality of evil" to highlight how ordinary individuals, through moral disengagement and adherence to authority, can commit horrific acts. She criticized the trial for its theatrical nature and questioned Israel's jurisdiction, arguing it was more about Jewish suffering than Eichmann’s crimes. Her work sparked debates on morality, justice, and the nature of evil, challenging traditional views on Nazi perpetrators.
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Sadly very topical again: Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil"
(lemmy.world)
"Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil" examines the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi bureaucrat instrumental in organizing the Holocaust. Eichmann was captured by Israeli agents in Argentina in 1960 and tried in Jerusalem for crimes against humanity. Hannah Arendt controversially described Eichmann as "terrifyingly normal," emphasizing his thoughtlessness and blind obedience to orders rather than inherent sadism or hatred. He executed his role as a logistical organizer of mass deportations and killings with bureaucratic efficiency, seeing himself as a law-abiding citizen fulfilling his duties.
Arendt coined the term "banality of evil" to highlight how ordinary individuals, through moral disengagement and adherence to authority, can commit horrific acts. She criticized the trial for its theatrical nature and questioned Israel's jurisdiction, arguing it was more about Jewish suffering than Eichmann’s crimes. Her work sparked debates on morality, justice, and the nature of evil, challenging traditional views on Nazi perpetrators.
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Another cartoon that is an alternative to the American ones: The Adventures of Tintin by Belgian illustrator Hergé
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The Adventures of Tintin is widely regarded as a classic of comic art, but some issues are rightly criticized for racial stereotyping and a romanticized view of colonialism. This is hardly surprising, however, as the series dates back to the 1930s.
There are also several animated television series. The best known is a French-Canadian co-production with 39 half-hour episodes.
Harry Frankfurt's "On Bullshit" is a philosophical exploration of the nature and societal impact of "bullshit." Frankfurt defines bullshit as speech or communication that is indifferent to the truth, distinguishing it from lying. While liars deliberately distort the truth, bullshitters disregard it entirely, focusing instead on personal goals or persuasion without concern for accuracy.
Frankfurt argues that this indifference to truth makes bullshit more dangerous than lies because it undermines the value of truth itself. He attributes the rise of bullshit to societal pressures to express opinions on topics regardless of expertise, often prioritizing appearance over substance. This growing disregard for truth, he warns, poses a significant threat to society's ability to discern reality.
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Is there actually anything left of a constitutional state in the US?