The great rulers in history knew perfectly well how to control the mob. Empires often ruthlessly pushed for conquest of the weak and revenues from the conquered, yet he who holds the moral high ground tends to win in the long run. So states the Chinese man of wisdom, the military genius Sun Tzu, writes historian Hanne Nabintu Herland …
Read More »Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the need for guiding Ethics: Morality is our following of a voice of nature within us
The French philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau famously stated that morality is our following of a voice of nature within us. Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Ethics: This voice is often drowned out by passions or pride. Thus, the path to moral redemption becomes to turn back to the intimate moral contact with the heart. This same view penetrates several of the world …
Read More »How the Left redefine History: Voltaire, hailed as apostle of tolerance was not tolerant at all
The elites that controls the media, the universities, and the publishing houses write history. They retell how we are to understand the past, redefining perspectives. How the Left redefine history: Since the Marxist groups began dominating the narrative in the West, history has been rewritten to fit a specific agenda: To demonize traditional values, precisely the ideals that made the …
Read More »The Golden Mean as the recipe for Mental Health
To log off computers and shut down the constant distraction of social media, and simply sit still in the serenity of a silent room and reflect upon one’s life, can bring more mental health than most think. The recipe for Mental Health: It is most rewarding to engage in philosophical thought on existential topics: What is the meaning of …
Read More »We have lost politeness, civility, good manners with detrimental effects on society, says Reginald Davis
Herland Report TV (HTV): “When I grew up, there was this social etiquette you had to have, a respect for others. All this has gotten lost and we are worse off because of it,” says Dr. Reginald Davis, professor, author, frequent radio guest and lecturer all over America, pastor of the historic First Baptist Church in Virginia. As morality, …
Read More »The WHO to claim sole global authority over poverty, health, food production, climate?
The 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR) is the instrument that empowers the World Health Organization to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The WHO to claim sole global authority: Hundreds of amendments to the IHR are being proposed, and these amendments will empower the WHO to become the de facto governing body of all member states, …
Read More »Corporate Power: Who Owns the World?
A handful of mega corporations — private investment companies — dominate every aspect of our lives; everything we eat, drink, wear or use in one way or another. These investment firms are so enormous, they control the money flow worldwide. While there appear to be hundreds of competing brands on the market, like Russian nesting dolls, larger parent companies …
Read More »WHO proposes a worldwide social listening surveillance system
The World Health Organization (WHO) is proposing a set of recommendations for “social listening surveillance systems” designed to address what it describes as a “health threat” posed by online “misinformation.” WHO social listening surveillance system: The WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative claims “misinformation” has resulted in an “infodemic” that poses a threat — even in instances …
Read More »International Dollar System Breaking Up: Federal Reserve’s higher interest rates are devaluing the asset side balance sheets
Washington’s weaponization of the dollar makes the world abandon the dollar: The Federal Reserve’s higher interest rates after 12 years of zero interest rates are devaluing the asset side of banks’ balance sheets. Dollar System Breaking Up: This frightens depositors and they withdraw their deposits. Depositors also are withdrawing their money because they can get much higher interest rates on …
Read More »The Fed anti-inflation policy: Mindless greed and mindless desire for power are hard to correct
The Federal Reserve’s Anti-inflation Policy Makes No Sense. Another agenda is in play. Dear readers and fellow economists, the Federal Reserve is treating a rise in prices from supply shocks and disruptions from the Covid lockdowns and sanctions against Russia, Iran, and other countries as if it were a monetary inflation. It is true that too much money is chasing …
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