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fromMedievalists.net
3 weeks ago

Medieval Wisdom for Modern Politics - Medievalists.net

Do not believe those who say they have voluntarily relinquished power and position for love of peace and quiet. Nearly always, their reason was either levity or necessity. Experience shows that, as soon as they are offered a chance to return to the former life, they leave behind their much vaunted peace and quiet, and seize it with the same fury that fire seizes dry or oily things.
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US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Trump Is Fulfilling Kissinger's Dream

Trump's second term marks a significant departure from moral considerations in U.S. foreign policy, following Kissinger's realpolitik approach.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

If Starmer is willing to help Trump host a lucrative golf tournament, will he caddy for him too? | Marina Hyde

Starmer's government considering hosting the Open at Trump's Turnberry raises concerns over conflicts of interest and corruption.
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