a.k.a. new normal.

if i’ve learned anything from my major, and if all the articles and research have taught me a bit about social science, it’s that it is impossible for him to win the election.

(see: 2020 united states general election)

samuel adams was often called the firebrand of the american revolution." a few months after the boston massacre, adams called for "committees of correspondence" in every colony. by 1774, these committees were exchanging news and ideas, which helped build a sense of national unity.

robert m. la follette was the most famous progressive in state government. he fought to overcome the all-powerful political party machines in wisconsin before being elected governor in 1900. his nickname was "battling bob." la follette's goal was to give the people more control over government. wisconsin became one of the first states to use a direct primary, where voters rather than political parties choose candidates to run for office. "battling bob" also passed a law requiring that civil-service workers take exams to qualify for jobs. that way, party bosses couldn't hire their friends in exchange for political favors.

to reduce the power of utility companies, la follette established commissions to watch the cost and the quality of service. professors from the university of wisconsin served on the commissions, and he worked with the university's president to make sure powerful lumber companies did not overuse the state's forests. la follette's reforms became known as the wisconsin idea.

not following my mind.

justified true belief.

i am giving you free will but you cannot use it.

a friend of mine gave them a 1 star review and i haven't heard of him since then. help!

footballer and nobel prize winner philosopher.

"i knew a man who gave twenty years of his life to a scatterbrained woman, sacrificing everything to her, his friendships, his work, the very respectability of his life and who one evening recognized that he had never loved her. he had been bored, thats all, bored like most people. hence he had made himself out of whole cloth a life full of complications and drama. something must happen and that explains most human commitments. something must happen even loveless slavery, even war or death."

"to have money is to have time. that's my main point. time can be bought. everything can be bought. to be or to become rich is to have time to be happy, if you deserve it."

"those who prefer their principles over their happiness, they refuse to be happy outside the conditions they seem to have attached to their happiness."

"if there is a sin against life, it lies perhaps less in despairing of it than in hoping for another life, and evading the implacable grandeur of the one we have."

"don't walk in front of me — i may not follow; don't walk behind — i may not lead; walk beside me and just be my friend."

do-it-yourself.

group a: qatar (hosts), netherlands, senegal, ecuador
group b: england, united states, iran, wales/scotland/ukraine
group c: argentina, mexico, poland, saudi arabia
group d: france, denmark, tunisia, peru/australia/uae
group e: spain, germany, japan, costa rica/new zealand
group f: belgium, croatia, morocco, canada
group g: brazil, switzerland, serbia, cameroon

ochlocracy, also known as mob rule, is a form of government in which control is exercised by an unruly mob or by a mass of people lacking the necessary skills and knowledge to govern effectively. this term is often used to describe a situation in which a government is controlled by people who are not elected to office, but instead are members of a mob who act impulsively and without regard for the laws and regulations of the state.

historically, ochlocracy has been associated with some of the earliest forms of democracy in ancient greece, particularly in athens, where the people had a direct say in the running of the city-state through the institution of the popular assembly. however, this system of government was also prone to mob rule and was often marked by outbreaks of violence and chaos. in these early democracies, there was no clear separation of powers or system of checks and balances to prevent the mob from exercising control over the government.

in modern times, the term ochlocracy is often used to describe situations in which the mob exercises control over the government through street demonstrations, riots, and other forms of public unrest. this can occur in both democratic and authoritarian regimes and is often a result of a failure of governance, widespread poverty and inequality, or widespread public discontent with the ruling authorities. in some cases, ochlocracy can also be a result of outside interference by other states or non-state actors who seek to destabilize a government and exert control over its population.

in conclusion, ochlocracy is a form of government that is marked by mob rule and the lack of effective governance. throughout history, it has often been associated with early forms of democracy and has been seen as a result of a failure of governance or widespread public discontent.

the term "redneck" has a complex and varied history, and its meaning has evolved over time. originally, the term was used to describe poor, white farmers in the southern united states who had sunburned necks from working long hours in the sun.

in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the term "redneck" was sometimes used as a derogatory term for white people who supported populist or labor movements, particularly in the southern states. it was also used to describe poor, rural whites who were seen as uneducated and uncultured.

during the mid-1900s, the term "redneck" began to take on a more specific meaning, referring to working-class white people who were perceived as conservative, rural, and often politically reactionary. this usage became more common in the 1960s and 1970s, during the civil rights movement and the vietnam war, when the term was often used to describe white southerners who opposed social and political change.

today, the term "redneck" is still used in a variety of ways. some people use it as a term of pride, celebrating their rural heritage and working-class roots. others use it as an insult, suggesting that someone is uneducated, close-minded, or backwards. overall, the meaning of the term "redneck" is complex and multifaceted, and it continues to evolve in response to changing social and political contexts.

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