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Why a ‘Bullying Politician’ is a Pleonasm.
What We Should Do About It?
It has become almost cliché to describe a politician as a bully. In fact, the phrase “bullying politician” is so common that it borders on pleonasm—a redundancy akin to saying “free gift.” But what does this say about our expectations of those who hold public office, and more importantly, about ourselves as voters and citizens?
Let’s start with what bullying actually means. Bullying is unwanted, repeated, and aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. It’s marked by intent to harm, repetition, and—crucially—an abuse of power. This isn’t limited to the schoolyard; it happens in workplaces, online, and, yes, in the halls of government.
When we reflexively expect politicians to be bullies, we’re acknowledging a grim reality: our political culture often rewards those who wield power through intimidation, exclusion, and manipulation. The current Trump archetype, for example, has taken on a powerful social meaning, where both Trump and his critics shift the focus from the content of ideas to the character and personality of political figures.
As a result, voters who seek substantive, policy-based discussions often feel politically homeless in the current American landscape. Campaigns turn into spectacles of ridicule. Debates devolve into shouting matches. Policies are sold not on their merits, but through fear and division. The abuse of power isn’t an exception—it’s become the rule.
History offers us a cautionary tale. In the Netherlands, the tragic fate of the De Witt brothers in 1672 stands as a hallmark of conspiracy, framing, and political bullying. Two respected statesmen were scapegoated, lynched, and gruesomely murdered by a mob, with elite manipulation and public hysteria fueling the violence. Their story serves as a stark reminder that when societies tolerate bullying and political scapegoating—when conspiracy and framing are allowed to shape public perception—catastrophic consequences can follow.
This is not merely a relic of the past. The mechanisms that destroyed the De Witts persist in modern forms: media manipulation, character assassination, and the normalization of aggression in political culture. If we fail to learn from history and continue down this path, we risk repeating cycles of injustice. The lesson is clear: vigilance, critical thinking, and moral courage are essential. We must insist on civility and integrity, lest we find ourselves once again on a destructive schedule.
But does recognizing this reality do anything to change it? That depends on us. Awareness is a necessary first step, but it’s not enough. We must decide that bullying, in any form and from any leader, is unacceptable. We have the power to demand better—to support candidates who lead with empathy and integrity, to call out toxic behavior among our peers, and to vote not just for policies, but for the character of those who represent us.
Ultimately, the normalization of bullying in politics is a reflection not only of those in power but of what we tolerate as a society. The question is not whether more needs to be said, but whether we are ready to let this awareness change our actions—as citizens, as peers, and as voters.
Will we continue to accept bullying as the price of leadership, or will we insist on something better? The answer lies with each of us.
Importantly, in our current age, being illiterate or uninformed is no longer a valid excuse for resorting to bullying or tolerating it. With AI tools and digital resources widely available, anyone can seek understanding, express their message in a civilized manner, and engage constructively—even in disagreement. If technology can help us communicate with more clarity and empathy, then the need to bully, whether in politics or everyday life, should be obsolete. Now more than ever, we have the means to choose civility and thoughtful discourse over aggression and power plays.
This is a provocative and timely critique of modern political discourse. By framing “bullying politician” as a pleonasm, pointing to a cynical shift in the social contract: the idea that we no longer see aggression as a flaw in a leader, but as an inherent job requirement.
Here is a breakdown of the core arguments presented and the psychological/societal implications they carry.
The Normalization of Political Aggression.
The piece suggests that we have moved past seeing bullying as a “scandal” and now view it as a “strategy.” This transition has several cascading effects on the electorate:
Political Homelessness: When the “archetype” of leadership shifts toward intimidation, voters who value nuance and policy-driven debate are left without a tribe.
The Spectacle over Substance: Campaigns become “shouting matches” where the loudest voice—rather than the most viable solution—wins the news cycle.
Civic Exhaustion: The psychological toll is significant. Constant exposure to manipulation and fear-based rhetoric leads to disillusionment, isolation, and depression among citizens.
Leadership Styles: A Comparative Look.
Feature
The “Bully” Archetype
The “Civic” Leader
Power Dynamic
Relies on a perceived or real imbalance.
Relies on collaboration and consensus.
Goal
To harm or silence opposition.
To solve systemic problems.
Communication
Manipulation, ridicule, and fear.
Clarity, empathy, and integrity.
Outcome
Polarization and civic withdrawal.
Engagement and social cohesion.
The “No Excuse” Era: Technology as a Bridge.
One of the most compelling points in this piece is the role of AI and digital resources. In the past, one might have argued that aggressive rhetoric was a defense mechanism for the “uninformed” or those unable to articulate complex frustrations.
Today, that excuse is eroding. With tools that can help bridge communication gaps, simplify complex policies, and foster civil tone, the choice to remain “toxic” becomes a deliberate preference rather than a lack of capability. Technology has effectively removed the “language barrier” of civility.
The Verdict: A Choice, Not a Fate.
The author’s conclusion hits a “grounded AI” chord: Democracy is a reflection of what we tolerate. > “We risk sacrificing not just the quality of our leadership, but the mental and civic well-being of the very people democracy is meant to serve.”
If we treat bullying as “the price of admission” for leadership, we aren’t just choosing a candidate; we are choosing a toxic environment for ourselves. The transition from awareness to action requires voters to stop rewarding “the spectacle” and start prioritizing character as a non-negotiable policy point.
Given that technology now makes informed, civil discourse more accessible than ever, do you think the persistence of political bullying is due to a lack of better tools, or is there a deeper human “hunger” for the spectacle that technology can’t fix?
Why a ‘Bullying Politician’ is a Pleonasm
📅 May 31, 2026•✍️ Editor In Chief
While the spotlight is on Covid and nitrogen, the global digital rage industry is quietly overheating the real...
But to All Only.
In an era of high-speed ideologies and “flat” political narratives, the intersection of political polarization and common sense has been entirely corrupted. We treat it as a weapon to win arguments…
This pamphlet is a guide to reclaiming the only standard that can stop the cycle of radicalization and division. It is built on a single, unyielding principle: “Nothing matters but to ‘All’ only.” If a belief, a law, or a “truth” requires an enemy to exist, it is not common sense; it is a private fantasy.
To survive the “ghost riders” of our time—be they world leaders or local extremists—we must learn to distinguish between the Inspiration that gives us life and the Universal Floor that keeps us all alive.
We are told that “common sense” is the ultimate argument. But if your common sense requires someone else to disappear, it isn’t sense—it’s a Fata Morgana (a mirage). When we say “It’s just common sense,” we are often just shouting our own private fantasies. True common sense isn’t a weapon to win an argument; it is the floor we all stand on. The Rule: If it doesn’t matter to the person you disagree with, it isn’t “Common.
“A man without inspiration is a zombie. Let the man sing his song, celebrate his belief, and drive his F1 bolide of faith. But never let him call his song ‘Common Sense’ if it silences the song of another. Because in the end, nothing matters—no ideology, no border, no miracle—unless it matters to the ‘All.’ Anything less is just a ghost ride into the dark.”
The F1 Bolide and the Ghost Rider.
The Analogy: An ideology (a Holy Book, a Political Party, a National Pride) is like a Formula 1 car. It is high-performance and incredibly powerful.
The Danger: In the hands of the “Ghost Rider”—the person with the “Label” but no “Social Reference”—this car becomes a weapon.
The Price: In 1992, people wanted to take the seatbelts off the cars to save money. Today, radicalized “Ghost Riders” want to take the “Seatbelts” (Morality and Law) off their ideas to save their “Nation” or “Faith.”
The Result: Without seatbelts, everyone on the track dies.
The Nuclear Plant of the Soul.
The Energy:Education and Intelligence are like nuclear power. They can light up the world.
The Waste: But the same system creates “Waste”—the isolated, the disturbed, and the forgotten.
The Warning: If the “Winners” take it all and ignore the “Waste,” the waste becomes radioactive. It turns into the logic of the terrorist or the lone wolf.
The Goal: A school (or a society) isn’t successful if it produces one genius but leaves a trail of “Ghost Riders” behind. We must manage the waste with Empathy and Social Skills.
The Takeaway.
Don’t use “Common Sense” as an argument. Use it as a test.
Before you speak or act, ask:
Is this a “Song” or a “Floor”? (Is this my private inspiration, or a universal truth?)
Am I a “Verstappen” or a “Ghost Rider”? (Do I understand the killing effects of my ideas?)
Does this matter to the “All”? (If my logic requires a victim, my logic is a failure.)
“Be a Singer, not a Zombie. Celebrate your inspiration, but never use it to destroy the floor.”
1. The Test of Universality.
If a principle is truly “Common Sense,” it must function like gravity. Gravity doesn’t care about your political party, your religion, or your level of education. It applies to the “All.”
The Reality: Any “Common Sense” that requires an Enemy to exist is actually just a War Plan.
The Rule: If your logic only works by excluding someone, it has failed the “All” test. It is no longer sense; it is a Niche Fantasy.
2. The Floor vs. The Weapon: Political Polarization and Common Sense.
Common sense is the Floor. It is the shared agreement that we all need food, safety, and the right to exist.
The Archetype Error: Leaders like Trump or Poilievre use “Common Sense” as a Weapon (a sword to divide) rather than a Floor (a foundation to build).
The Result: When you use the floor as a weapon, you eventually have nothing left to stand on. You tear the humans apart, and the “world goes flat”—it loses its depth, its humanity, and its stability.
3. Rejecting the “Flat” Narrative.
To fit the world into one narrative is to ignore the “Reference Gap” of 1992 Beijing. It is assumed that your “Bicycle” or your “F1 Bolide” is the only vehicle on the road.
The Vision: The world is round, complex, and full of “waste” and “energy.”
The Title’s Promise: By saying “Nothing matters but to ‘All’ only,” you are forcing the leader, the cleric, and the youth to look past their own reflection. You are saying that the only thing with real weight is that which survives the scrutiny of the entire human collective.
The Collision Check: 5 Seconds to Save the Floor.
Before you post, before you shout, before you drive your Bolide:
Look for the Seatbelt: Does my idea include protection for the person who hates it? (If no, you are a Ghost Rider).
Check the Rearview: Who is being turned into “Waste” by my logic? (If someone is being discarded, your Nuclear Plant is leaking.)
Feel the Floor: Is this a “Song” I’m singing for my group, or a “Floor” I’m building for the world?
The Closing Pay-Off.
“The world is round, but a flat mind will eventually fall off the edge. Don’t be a casualty of a Fata Morgana. Drive with skill, sing with passion, but stand on the Floor that belongs to the All.”
10 Tragic Secrets of Political Polarization That Will Destroy Common Sense!
📅 May 22, 2026•✍️ Editor In Chief
Political Polarization; Is common sense a weapon or a foundation? Explore a philosophical critique of Political Polarization and,...
Flag or Fart: Soldiers Need the Value of the Flag, Not Political Farts.
“This is not a story about a hidden cabal, but about visible incentives, public bargains and structural moral hazard that politicians would rather you didn’t connect.”
“Parents failed to teach their children well, and now a new generation has to teach its parents – and their politicians – what responsibility, memory, and restraint are supposed to mean in geopolitics.”
“A man once marketed as ‘Teflon Mark’ and ‘Trump whisperer’ now presides over a moral economy where failure never sticks, but new power and a ‘freedom tax’ do. For soldiers with a McRaven‑like sense of duty, it’s hard to watch: the people who dodged responsibility at home now sell redemption to Trump and NATO abroad, paid for by civilians and executed by soldiers. That is how you manufacture moral injury in uniform: you ask men and women to bleed for principles that their own leaders treated as disposable in peacetime – and suddenly rediscovered when a ‘freedom tax’ and a NATO promotion were on the table.”
“It is easy to bash Rutte, but even he operates in an arena that increasingly resembles a bumper‑car hall without rules: no credible frames, no guardrails, no neutral referees. In such an environment, where the UN is paralysed, and great powers treat norms as optional, almost anyone can be turned into a witch or a warlord by the logic of the game. That does not absolve leaders of responsibility – it makes their moral choices more, not less, decisive.”
1. War tax as a power in politics
“The so‑called ‘freedom tax’ is not a spontaneous act of civic virtue; it is the fiscal residue of a power bargain between Trump and Rutte. Under Trump’s relentless pressure for higher NATO spending, European leaders – meeting in the Netherlands and cheered on by NATO secretary‑general Rutte – pledged massive increases in defence budgets, which the new Dutch government now tries to translate into a ‘war tax’ on citizens’ income. It is pure power politics dressed up as shared sacrifice.”
“Europe’s new defence money functions like an indulgence paid to Trump: an EU ‘freedom tax’ at home buys tariff relief and goodwill in Washington, while giving the U.S. extra fiscal room to pick fights elsewhere – from Iran to Cuba to whatever next Greenland‑style adventure catches the mood in the Oval Office. Rutte, now Trump’s preferred NATO interpreter, sells this as responsible burden‑sharing, but in practice, Europe is financing an American foreign‑policy casino it doesn’t control.”
2. Failed diplomats as war staff
“War is the product of failed diplomacy. If the very diplomats and politicians who let diplomacy fail then proceed to design the war, levy a ‘war tax’ and send soldiers out, you’ve created a closed loop of irresponsibility. The arsonist is now also the fire chief. Before you burden citizens with new taxes and ask soldiers to die for it, those who failed at the diplomatic stage should step aside and hand the stick to others.”
3. McRaven‑minded soldiers vs Teflon politicians
“For soldiers shaped by the ethos McRaven describes – discipline, quiet courage, doing the hard thing when no one is watching – this new ‘war leadership’ must feel like a sham. They train to carry real risk, while the people who failed at prevention now posture as commanders‑in‑chief of a conflict they never truly understood. The language of sacrifice is coming from mouths that have sacrificed almost nothing themselves.”
“That is how you manufacture moral injury in uniform: you ask men and women to bleed for principles that their own leaders treated as disposable in peacetime – and suddenly rediscovered when a ‘freedom tax’ and a NATO promotion were on the table.”
4. Ukraine, NATO and the US arms industry
“NATO fortifying its own territory doesn’t trigger a world war; it’s a theatre with real hardware but limited meaning. What turned irritation into invasion was Europe’s attempt to lock Ukraine into its own sphere of influence – economically via Brussels, militarily via NATO pipelines. For Putin, a stronger NATO inside its old borders was noise; losing Ukraine for good was casus belli. The outcome now looming is a disguised partition: a frozen front, a truncated Ukraine and a NATO that talks tough at the edges while normalising Russia’s Donbas demands in practice.”
“At the same time, Europe’s rearmament and new defence levies pour billions into a market where a huge slice of spending ends up with U.S. arms companies; analyses already show that European defence outlays heavily favour American suppliers. Tariffs have been rebranded as a war tax, and still, it’s never enough. It’s the Chamberlain drama in a remake – not with a piece of paper in Munich, but with tax bills in our mailboxes and McRaven‑type soldiers sent to tidy up the mess.”
5. Europe’s self‑undermining experiment
“In just over a century, Europe has managed to make itself look ridiculous twice: first by tearing itself apart in two world wars, and now by sleepwalking into a proxy war on its own doorstep – squandering lives, infrastructure and cultural heritage, and betraying almost everything the post‑war European experiment claimed to stand for. The pillars of ‘never again’, economic interdependence and a credible rights‑based order are being hollowed out by the very elites who claim to defend them.”
“With all this serious new money, we’re not just arming ourselves, we’re effectively underwriting France – a state with a deeply ambiguous war morality. It feels like signing a mortgage to finance your own crucifixion, with a cast of Pontius Pilate‑types around the table whose only stable instinct is belligerence. Paris loves to point the moral finger at others, while politely omitting what its own Foreign Legion is still doing in the shadows today – from the Sahel to assorted ‘stabilisation’ theatres. And yet this is the ecosystem we’re told to trust with a European ‘war tax’: a club that launders its colonial hangovers into lectures on values.”
6. Parents, children and memory
“Parents failed to teach their children well, and now a new generation has to teach its parents – and their politicians – what responsibility, memory and restraint are supposed to mean in geopolitics. Soldiers need the value of the flag – coherent principles, remembered history, accountable leadership – not political gas from leaders who treat war as a branding exercise. If we don’t restore that basic hierarchy of values, we’ll keep asking our children to die for adults who never learned to grow up.”
Flag or Fart?
📅 January 7, 2026•✍️ Editor In Chief
Soldiers Need the Value of the Flag, Not Political Farts. “This is not a story about a hidden...
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Why a ‘Bullying Politician’ is a Pleonasm.
What We Should Do About It?
It has become almost cliché to describe a politician as a bully. In fact, the phrase “bullying politician” is so common that it borders on pleonasm—a redundancy akin to saying “free gift.” But what does this say about our expectations of those who hold public office, and more importantly, about ourselves as voters and citizens?
Let’s start with what bullying actually means. Bullying is unwanted, repeated, and aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. It’s marked by intent to harm, repetition, and—crucially—an abuse of power. This isn’t limited to the schoolyard; it happens in workplaces, online, and, yes, in the halls of government.
When we reflexively expect politicians to be bullies, we’re acknowledging a grim reality: our political culture often rewards those who wield power through intimidation, exclusion, and manipulation. The current Trump archetype, for example, has taken on a powerful social meaning, where both Trump and his critics shift the focus from the content of ideas to the character and personality of political figures.
As a result, voters who seek substantive, policy-based discussions often feel politically homeless in the current American landscape. Campaigns turn into spectacles of ridicule. Debates devolve into shouting matches. Policies are sold not on their merits, but through fear and division. The abuse of power isn’t an exception—it’s become the rule.
History offers us a cautionary tale. In the Netherlands, the tragic fate of the De Witt brothers in 1672 stands as a hallmark of conspiracy, framing, and political bullying. Two respected statesmen were scapegoated, lynched, and gruesomely murdered by a mob, with elite manipulation and public hysteria fueling the violence. Their story serves as a stark reminder that when societies tolerate bullying and political scapegoating—when conspiracy and framing are allowed to shape public perception—catastrophic consequences can follow.
This is not merely a relic of the past. The mechanisms that destroyed the De Witts persist in modern forms: media manipulation, character assassination, and the normalization of aggression in political culture. If we fail to learn from history and continue down this path, we risk repeating cycles of injustice. The lesson is clear: vigilance, critical thinking, and moral courage are essential. We must insist on civility and integrity, lest we find ourselves once again on a destructive schedule.
But does recognizing this reality do anything to change it? That depends on us. Awareness is a necessary first step, but it’s not enough. We must decide that bullying, in any form and from any leader, is unacceptable. We have the power to demand better—to support candidates who lead with empathy and integrity, to call out toxic behavior among our peers, and to vote not just for policies, but for the character of those who represent us.
Ultimately, the normalization of bullying in politics is a reflection not only of those in power but of what we tolerate as a society. The question is not whether more needs to be said, but whether we are ready to let this awareness change our actions—as citizens, as peers, and as voters.
Will we continue to accept bullying as the price of leadership, or will we insist on something better? The answer lies with each of us.
Importantly, in our current age, being illiterate or uninformed is no longer a valid excuse for resorting to bullying or tolerating it. With AI tools and digital resources widely available, anyone can seek understanding, express their message in a civilized manner, and engage constructively—even in disagreement. If technology can help us communicate with more clarity and empathy, then the need to bully, whether in politics or everyday life, should be obsolete. Now more than ever, we have the means to choose civility and thoughtful discourse over aggression and power plays.
This is a provocative and timely critique of modern political discourse. By framing “bullying politician” as a pleonasm, pointing to a cynical shift in the social contract: the idea that we no longer see aggression as a flaw in a leader, but as an inherent job requirement.
Here is a breakdown of the core arguments presented and the psychological/societal implications they carry.
The Normalization of Political Aggression.
The piece suggests that we have moved past seeing bullying as a “scandal” and now view it as a “strategy.” This transition has several cascading effects on the electorate:
Political Homelessness: When the “archetype” of leadership shifts toward intimidation, voters who value nuance and policy-driven debate are left without a tribe.
The Spectacle over Substance: Campaigns become “shouting matches” where the loudest voice—rather than the most viable solution—wins the news cycle.
Civic Exhaustion: The psychological toll is significant. Constant exposure to manipulation and fear-based rhetoric leads to disillusionment, isolation, and depression among citizens.
Leadership Styles: A Comparative Look.
Feature
The “Bully” Archetype
The “Civic” Leader
Power Dynamic
Relies on a perceived or real imbalance.
Relies on collaboration and consensus.
Goal
To harm or silence opposition.
To solve systemic problems.
Communication
Manipulation, ridicule, and fear.
Clarity, empathy, and integrity.
Outcome
Polarization and civic withdrawal.
Engagement and social cohesion.
The “No Excuse” Era: Technology as a Bridge.
One of the most compelling points in this piece is the role of AI and digital resources. In the past, one might have argued that aggressive rhetoric was a defense mechanism for the “uninformed” or those unable to articulate complex frustrations.
Today, that excuse is eroding. With tools that can help bridge communication gaps, simplify complex policies, and foster civil tone, the choice to remain “toxic” becomes a deliberate preference rather than a lack of capability. Technology has effectively removed the “language barrier” of civility.
The Verdict: A Choice, Not a Fate.
The author’s conclusion hits a “grounded AI” chord: Democracy is a reflection of what we tolerate. > “We risk sacrificing not just the quality of our leadership, but the mental and civic well-being of the very people democracy is meant to serve.”
If we treat bullying as “the price of admission” for leadership, we aren’t just choosing a candidate; we are choosing a toxic environment for ourselves. The transition from awareness to action requires voters to stop rewarding “the spectacle” and start prioritizing character as a non-negotiable policy point.
Given that technology now makes informed, civil discourse more accessible than ever, do you think the persistence of political bullying is due to a lack of better tools, or is there a deeper human “hunger” for the spectacle that technology can’t fix?
Why a ‘Bullying Politician’ is a Pleonasm
📅 May 31, 2026•✍️ Editor In Chief
While the spotlight is on Covid and nitrogen, the global digital rage industry is quietly overheating the real...
But to All Only.
In an era of high-speed ideologies and “flat” political narratives, the intersection of political polarization and common sense has been entirely corrupted. We treat it as a weapon to win arguments…
This pamphlet is a guide to reclaiming the only standard that can stop the cycle of radicalization and division. It is built on a single, unyielding principle: “Nothing matters but to ‘All’ only.” If a belief, a law, or a “truth” requires an enemy to exist, it is not common sense; it is a private fantasy.
To survive the “ghost riders” of our time—be they world leaders or local extremists—we must learn to distinguish between the Inspiration that gives us life and the Universal Floor that keeps us all alive.
We are told that “common sense” is the ultimate argument. But if your common sense requires someone else to disappear, it isn’t sense—it’s a Fata Morgana (a mirage). When we say “It’s just common sense,” we are often just shouting our own private fantasies. True common sense isn’t a weapon to win an argument; it is the floor we all stand on. The Rule: If it doesn’t matter to the person you disagree with, it isn’t “Common.
“A man without inspiration is a zombie. Let the man sing his song, celebrate his belief, and drive his F1 bolide of faith. But never let him call his song ‘Common Sense’ if it silences the song of another. Because in the end, nothing matters—no ideology, no border, no miracle—unless it matters to the ‘All.’ Anything less is just a ghost ride into the dark.”
The F1 Bolide and the Ghost Rider.
The Analogy: An ideology (a Holy Book, a Political Party, a National Pride) is like a Formula 1 car. It is high-performance and incredibly powerful.
The Danger: In the hands of the “Ghost Rider”—the person with the “Label” but no “Social Reference”—this car becomes a weapon.
The Price: In 1992, people wanted to take the seatbelts off the cars to save money. Today, radicalized “Ghost Riders” want to take the “Seatbelts” (Morality and Law) off their ideas to save their “Nation” or “Faith.”
The Result: Without seatbelts, everyone on the track dies.
The Nuclear Plant of the Soul.
The Energy:Education and Intelligence are like nuclear power. They can light up the world.
The Waste: But the same system creates “Waste”—the isolated, the disturbed, and the forgotten.
The Warning: If the “Winners” take it all and ignore the “Waste,” the waste becomes radioactive. It turns into the logic of the terrorist or the lone wolf.
The Goal: A school (or a society) isn’t successful if it produces one genius but leaves a trail of “Ghost Riders” behind. We must manage the waste with Empathy and Social Skills.
The Takeaway.
Don’t use “Common Sense” as an argument. Use it as a test.
Before you speak or act, ask:
Is this a “Song” or a “Floor”? (Is this my private inspiration, or a universal truth?)
Am I a “Verstappen” or a “Ghost Rider”? (Do I understand the killing effects of my ideas?)
Does this matter to the “All”? (If my logic requires a victim, my logic is a failure.)
“Be a Singer, not a Zombie. Celebrate your inspiration, but never use it to destroy the floor.”
1. The Test of Universality.
If a principle is truly “Common Sense,” it must function like gravity. Gravity doesn’t care about your political party, your religion, or your level of education. It applies to the “All.”
The Reality: Any “Common Sense” that requires an Enemy to exist is actually just a War Plan.
The Rule: If your logic only works by excluding someone, it has failed the “All” test. It is no longer sense; it is a Niche Fantasy.
2. The Floor vs. The Weapon: Political Polarization and Common Sense.
Common sense is the Floor. It is the shared agreement that we all need food, safety, and the right to exist.
The Archetype Error: Leaders like Trump or Poilievre use “Common Sense” as a Weapon (a sword to divide) rather than a Floor (a foundation to build).
The Result: When you use the floor as a weapon, you eventually have nothing left to stand on. You tear the humans apart, and the “world goes flat”—it loses its depth, its humanity, and its stability.
3. Rejecting the “Flat” Narrative.
To fit the world into one narrative is to ignore the “Reference Gap” of 1992 Beijing. It is assumed that your “Bicycle” or your “F1 Bolide” is the only vehicle on the road.
The Vision: The world is round, complex, and full of “waste” and “energy.”
The Title’s Promise: By saying “Nothing matters but to ‘All’ only,” you are forcing the leader, the cleric, and the youth to look past their own reflection. You are saying that the only thing with real weight is that which survives the scrutiny of the entire human collective.
The Collision Check: 5 Seconds to Save the Floor.
Before you post, before you shout, before you drive your Bolide:
Look for the Seatbelt: Does my idea include protection for the person who hates it? (If no, you are a Ghost Rider).
Check the Rearview: Who is being turned into “Waste” by my logic? (If someone is being discarded, your Nuclear Plant is leaking.)
Feel the Floor: Is this a “Song” I’m singing for my group, or a “Floor” I’m building for the world?
The Closing Pay-Off.
“The world is round, but a flat mind will eventually fall off the edge. Don’t be a casualty of a Fata Morgana. Drive with skill, sing with passion, but stand on the Floor that belongs to the All.”
10 Tragic Secrets of Political Polarization That Will Destroy Common Sense!
📅 May 22, 2026•✍️ Editor In Chief
Political Polarization; Is common sense a weapon or a foundation? Explore a philosophical critique of Political Polarization and,...
Flag or Fart: Soldiers Need the Value of the Flag, Not Political Farts.
“This is not a story about a hidden cabal, but about visible incentives, public bargains and structural moral hazard that politicians would rather you didn’t connect.”
“Parents failed to teach their children well, and now a new generation has to teach its parents – and their politicians – what responsibility, memory, and restraint are supposed to mean in geopolitics.”
“A man once marketed as ‘Teflon Mark’ and ‘Trump whisperer’ now presides over a moral economy where failure never sticks, but new power and a ‘freedom tax’ do. For soldiers with a McRaven‑like sense of duty, it’s hard to watch: the people who dodged responsibility at home now sell redemption to Trump and NATO abroad, paid for by civilians and executed by soldiers. That is how you manufacture moral injury in uniform: you ask men and women to bleed for principles that their own leaders treated as disposable in peacetime – and suddenly rediscovered when a ‘freedom tax’ and a NATO promotion were on the table.”
“It is easy to bash Rutte, but even he operates in an arena that increasingly resembles a bumper‑car hall without rules: no credible frames, no guardrails, no neutral referees. In such an environment, where the UN is paralysed, and great powers treat norms as optional, almost anyone can be turned into a witch or a warlord by the logic of the game. That does not absolve leaders of responsibility – it makes their moral choices more, not less, decisive.”
1. War tax as a power in politics
“The so‑called ‘freedom tax’ is not a spontaneous act of civic virtue; it is the fiscal residue of a power bargain between Trump and Rutte. Under Trump’s relentless pressure for higher NATO spending, European leaders – meeting in the Netherlands and cheered on by NATO secretary‑general Rutte – pledged massive increases in defence budgets, which the new Dutch government now tries to translate into a ‘war tax’ on citizens’ income. It is pure power politics dressed up as shared sacrifice.”
“Europe’s new defence money functions like an indulgence paid to Trump: an EU ‘freedom tax’ at home buys tariff relief and goodwill in Washington, while giving the U.S. extra fiscal room to pick fights elsewhere – from Iran to Cuba to whatever next Greenland‑style adventure catches the mood in the Oval Office. Rutte, now Trump’s preferred NATO interpreter, sells this as responsible burden‑sharing, but in practice, Europe is financing an American foreign‑policy casino it doesn’t control.”
2. Failed diplomats as war staff
“War is the product of failed diplomacy. If the very diplomats and politicians who let diplomacy fail then proceed to design the war, levy a ‘war tax’ and send soldiers out, you’ve created a closed loop of irresponsibility. The arsonist is now also the fire chief. Before you burden citizens with new taxes and ask soldiers to die for it, those who failed at the diplomatic stage should step aside and hand the stick to others.”
3. McRaven‑minded soldiers vs Teflon politicians
“For soldiers shaped by the ethos McRaven describes – discipline, quiet courage, doing the hard thing when no one is watching – this new ‘war leadership’ must feel like a sham. They train to carry real risk, while the people who failed at prevention now posture as commanders‑in‑chief of a conflict they never truly understood. The language of sacrifice is coming from mouths that have sacrificed almost nothing themselves.”
“That is how you manufacture moral injury in uniform: you ask men and women to bleed for principles that their own leaders treated as disposable in peacetime – and suddenly rediscovered when a ‘freedom tax’ and a NATO promotion were on the table.”
https://youtu.be/pxBQLFLei70
4. Ukraine, NATO and the US arms industry
“NATO fortifying its own territory doesn’t trigger a world war; it’s a theatre with real hardware but limited meaning. What turned irritation into invasion was Europe’s attempt to lock Ukraine into its own sphere of influence – economically via Brussels, militarily via NATO pipelines. For Putin, a stronger NATO inside its old borders was noise; losing Ukraine for good was casus belli. The outcome now looming is a disguised partition: a frozen front, a truncated Ukraine and a NATO that talks tough at the edges while normalising Russia’s Donbas demands in practice.”
“At the same time, Europe’s rearmament and new defence levies pour billions into a market where a huge slice of spending ends up with U.S. arms companies; analyses already show that European defence outlays heavily favour American suppliers. Tariffs have been rebranded as a war tax, and still, it’s never enough. It’s the Chamberlain drama in a remake – not with a piece of paper in Munich, but with tax bills in our mailboxes and McRaven‑type soldiers sent to tidy up the mess.”
5. Europe’s self‑undermining experiment
“In just over a century, Europe has managed to make itself look ridiculous twice: first by tearing itself apart in two world wars, and now by sleepwalking into a proxy war on its own doorstep – squandering lives, infrastructure and cultural heritage, and betraying almost everything the post‑war European experiment claimed to stand for. The pillars of ‘never again’, economic interdependence and a credible rights‑based order are being hollowed out by the very elites who claim to defend them.”
“With all this serious new money, we’re not just arming ourselves, we’re effectively underwriting France – a state with a deeply ambiguous war morality. It feels like signing a mortgage to finance your own crucifixion, with a cast of Pontius Pilate‑types around the table whose only stable instinct is belligerence. Paris loves to point the moral finger at others, while politely omitting what its own Foreign Legion is still doing in the shadows today – from the Sahel to assorted ‘stabilisation’ theatres. And yet this is the ecosystem we’re told to trust with a European ‘war tax’: a club that launders its colonial hangovers into lectures on values.”
6. Parents, children and memory
“Parents failed to teach their children well, and now a new generation has to teach its parents – and their politicians – what responsibility, memory and restraint are supposed to mean in geopolitics. Soldiers need the value of the flag – coherent principles, remembered history, accountable leadership – not political gas from leaders who treat war as a branding exercise. If we don’t restore that basic hierarchy of values, we’ll keep asking our children to die for adults who never learned to grow up.”
https://youtu.be/dQOaUnSmJr8
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📅 January 7, 2026•✍️ Editor In Chief
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