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The Two Sides Of Capitalism

Caoimhin O’Muraile ☭ The economic and productive system we know as ‘capitalism’ practiced in the misleadingly called ‘free world’ is as fraudulent as it is exploitive. The very nature of capitalism is based on the exploitation of the many by the few. When the western media talk of this so-called ‘free world’ they mean the freedom of the few to exploit the many thus amassing huge profits

A Morning Thought @ 2411

A Morning Thought @ 2410

Hanging On To Every Word

Dixie Elliot ✍ with a brief report on a November meeting in Derry at which the Israeli genocide in Gaza was discussed. It was an honour to share this panel today with Dr. Saeb Shaath and my old comrade and friend former hunger striker Tommy McKearney.Saeb's knowledge of Irish history was inspiring. He spoke without notes and had everyone in the room hanging on to his every

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Five Hundred And Seventeen

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousBritain & Palestine: Defend the right to protestUNRWA ‘committed to staying and delivering’ despite ban due to come into

Flags

Frankie Quinn with a poem from his book Open Gates.FlagsFlip-flopping flags forget nothingLike those who get lost in wranglingTo preserve an identityThat becomes strangling.⏩ Frankie Quinn is a former republican prisoner who is now a community activist. He is the author of Open Gates, a book of poetry.   

The Psychology of "Wokeism"

Michael Karson writing in Psychology Today on 9-August-2021.Wokeness, in my view, is a good thing, as I have often blogged (for example, here). Awareness of unfairness in the treatment of others not only makes the world a better place and us better people, it creates a culture in which the marginalized receive empathy instead of blame. Everyone has marginalized thoughts, feelings, and

The Psychology of "Wokeism"

Michael Karson writing in Psychology Today on 9-August-2021.Wokeness, in my view, is a good thing, as I have often blogged (for example, here). Awareness of unfairness in the treatment of others not only makes the world a better place and us better people, it creates a culture in which the marginalized receive empathy instead of blame. Everyone has marginalized thoughts, feelings, and

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Five Hundred And Sixteen

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be Curious2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirmClimate-Fueled Insurance Cost Hikes Putting

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Five Hundred And Sixteen

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be Curious2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirmClimate-Fueled Insurance Cost Hikes Putting