Politics & Culture

An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 14 – Society 2 (Power) – Part 6: Brother, can you spare a dime?

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Wealth is never truly “self-made.” It’s built on collective effort, with thousands of workers – from the miners and builders to the teachers and drivers – creating the foundation for success. Elon Musk, or anyone at the top, owes their wealth to a system supported by the many, not just their personal genius. Wealth becomes structural when it grows beyond individual success, and as inequality grows, stability erodes. The real question isn’t about whether anyone deserves to be wealthy but about what responsibility comes with that wealth. When wealth is concentrated in outcome, how can we define ethical wealth as partnership, not charity? What happens when the permission for power is withdrawn?

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 14 – Society 2 (Power) – Part 5: Would a woman wage war?

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The question “Would a woman wage war?” isn’t just about gender – it’s a reflection on the systems of power built by men who equate strength with dominance and leadership with conquest. Sexism and misogyny don’t just harm women; they limit the imagination of leadership itself. Empathy, nurturing, relational awareness – qualities devalued as “feminine” – are the traits needed to prevent conflict and sustain societies. When we exclude those voices from power, the results are predictable. The real question isn’t about whether women wage war, but what kind of leadership emerges when we stop confusing masculinity with authority?

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 14 – Society 2 (Power) – Part 4: What color was Jesus?

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Racism is a divide and conquer strategy that keeps people fighting each other while the true power structures remain unchallenged. The question “What color was Jesus?” isn’t about historical facts—it’s about how we’ve used symbols and narratives to justify exclusion and dominance. Racism poisons solidarity, fractures trust, and distracts from who benefits from the chaos. It teaches us to fear one another while obscuring the real sources of power. And, in doing so, it leaves everyone more vulnerable to manipulation. So we ask, who benefits when we’re divided? What happens when we stop fighting each other and begin questioning the real holders of power?

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When Legacy Becomes a Brand

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A reflection on what happens when leadership confuses leaving a legacy with leaving a logo. It’s a love letter to the idea that true legacy is about more than just a name.

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The Tree That Took the Whole Gang

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It’s not enough to dream alone – it takes a community to make the vision real. Just like Charlie Brown’s tree, it’s the support, sacrifice, and teamwork that transform dreams into something beautiful. 🎄💛

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Nazism Is Back (And We Recognize You)

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Nazism is not new – just newly disguised. The suits, the dog whistles, the sanitized language… none of it fools us. We’ve seen this play before, and we refuse to let it run again. This is a love letter from the Radical Left to say: we see you, we remember history, and we’re not letting you rewrite it.

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