TRIGGERnometry Michael Malice: Take the White Pill
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Mar 20, 2023 
Michael Malice, a provocative author and political commentator, dives deep into the emotional toll of authoritarianism, citing Venezuela's Chavismo as a poignant example. He discusses the dangers of cynicism and the impact of negative media on motivation. Malice critiques the UK education system's focus on testing rather than real learning, advocating for a more radical approach. He also explores the necessity of government and its historical context in today's political climate, particularly regarding Russia and Ukraine, while emphasizing the importance of personal empowerment and critical thinking.
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Forgotten Cold War
- The Cold War, a defining conflict for decades, is fading from public memory, especially among younger generations.
- This is concerning given the West's hard-won victory against an "indisputably evil empire".
Western Media Complicity
- Michael Malice recounts how Western media, including prominent figures, consistently downplayed or denied the atrocities of communist regimes.
- This included Walter Duranty's Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage that dismissed the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.
Family Tragedy Under Soviet Rule
- Konstantin Kisin shares a personal anecdote of his family's suffering under Soviet rule.
- His grandmother's brother starved to death due to the policies targeting so-called "kulaks".
