Est Ad Bellum

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Ad Bellum, the path to war was forged long time ago.

In the tumultuous landscape of social media, the proverbial battle lines between left and right have been drawn with a clarity and ferocity that reflect deeper historical currents and ideological divides. As an observer and commentator on these dynamics, I have been influenced significantly by figures like Jimmy Dore, whose distinct perspective offers a window into the fracturing of the American left.

This divide is not merely ideological but also methodological, separating those who adopt academic rigor from those who embrace a more unbridled approach to political engagement. In this milieu, the propagandist thrives, characterized by a certain type of loyalty: stubborn persistence for some, a staunch defense of intellectual theses for others, and for the few, a courageous stand in the face of likely defeat.

Yet, what both the self-aware commentator and the satirical comedian share is a capacity not to take themselves too seriously—a w…