From Disagreement to Disrespect: Theories Behind Personal Attacks in Discussions
There are several theories that explain why people resort to personal insults rather than engaging in reasoned arguments when they disagree with someone’s view.
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Is the “Far-Right” the New Centre-Right?
The perception that individuals who once identified as center-right are now branded as “far right” can be attributed to several factors. These factors include shifts in political norms, changes in societal values, the influence of media, and the evolving definitions of political ideologies.
Rally Procession Chant Mis-interpretation
A video was posted on X at 4:24PM on Jun 1, 2024 of children chanting at the Lawfare march in
Citizen Smith (BBC 1977 = 1980)
The 1970s UK sitcom “Citizen Smith,” created by John Sullivan, is a comedy that centers around the character Wolfie Smith,
Brexit: Extent of Benefits Delivered
During the Brexit campaign, proponents argued that leaving the EU would bring immediate benefits. Some of the claims made included:
Cryptosporidium Treatment in the UK
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can cause gastrointestinal illness in humans. In the UK water industry, treating and managing
Farage, Nationalism, The Silent Majority, Civil Voice and Truth to Power
During a recent X Space discussion I attended I made the following notes: On the question of Farage, I had