The EU started as an economic union, with countries joining together to gain an economic advantage and bargaining power on the global stage, but also to facilitate trade →
No to gay pride parades, and why some people vote the wrong way – the dilemma of democracy
Yes, there are some people who are upset that Hungary has banned pride parades. Originally, they were a kind of public gathering to demonstrate gay rights, but according →
On Tariffs and Why Free Trade Rarely Works in Practice
Tariffs and duties have dominated the news since Trump launched his trade war. Initially, he intended to raise tariffs on all countries that had tariffs or VATs with →
The Flaws of Libertarianism and How Ayn Rand Helped the Progressive Forces
Libertarianism or neoliberalism appeals to many on the right wing. The idea of a minimal or non-existent state, along with low taxes and no bureaucracy. A society where →
Are politicians provoking the citizens?
Sometimes you get the impression that EU politicians and even our own politicians are trying to provoke the population. It can be about regulating the curvature of cucumbers, →
Yankee go home
The leaked chat between top US leadership discussing the attack on Yemen has stirred up some emotions. Let’s take a look at the most important bits. Participants included: →
Will Trump continue the old American tradition of bombing third world countries?
Our great powers have many old traditions. Russia is known for throwing political challengers in jail, and the US is known for bombing the hell out of developing →
The EU’s attached bottle caps
For a while now, we’ve noticed that caps are attached to all plastic bottles you buy these days. This has caused quite a bit of irritation — it’s →
Western democracy – a large-scale renovation project?
Today’s view of democracy is not about government by the people in general, but about a specific form of democracy. It is based on the principle that all →
