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An excellent short read if you've ever wondered why so much of social media, and really the modern affluent world, is filled with people seemingly angry about an endless array of topics, despite being quite well off. It's something I've often wondered about myself, having grown up surrounded by people who really had very little, and yet seemed to smile and laugh quite a bit. "social media gives us constant, intimate glimpses of how different life is for the people one rung above us, and the people one rung above that, and the ostentatious winners at the top of the ladder. The result is a culture of grievance among those who have plenty, but not enough." "happiness typically has less to do with a person’s reality than with what they’d been encouraged to hope for, what they’d deemed possible, and the yardsticks all around them. The increasing wealth of the United States at the end of last century upsized Americans’ expectations, while our desires were whetted by marketing that got better and better at making consumers want, want, want." "When a country fills people with longings, and tells them nothing but hard work stands between them and material satisfaction, it encourages astonishing achievement—but also disappointment, which can quickly become grievance."

If you triangulate Buckley v Vidal with Buckley v Baldwin and Rep. Paul Gosar of the January 6 majority. you will distill the essence of the John Birch Societ activists who hijacked Barry Goldwater's Conservative brand as a trojan hours in the Nazification of the GOP., Buckley's rebuttal at the Cambridge Union is a pillar of white supremacy and Christian Nationalism, The absolute bedrock principle of the House Freedom Causus is Buckley's rebuttal, James Baldwin is why white supremacist hate Critical Race Theory, You need to make the connection between Buckley's rebuttal and Bull Conner, This iw who the John Birch Society was all over America, Ozzie and Harriet. Leave it to Beaver, "The Graduate" is when tThe Bev grows up and doesn't want to live that way anyomre and agrees with James Baldwin, Buckley saw his role as presenting Fascis as urbane and charming and a reasonable alternative to the neo-liberalism of Eisenhower's 1956 Presidential Platform, which produced Apollo 11. But this wasn't just a fair and open debate in the market place of ideas: this was the tip of the iceberg of the deep state insurgency of the John Birch Society which became the Plumbers of the Nixon White House and the Movement Conservatives of Reaganomics and January 6, Critical Race Theory is anchored squarely on Baldwin's proposition: Buckley's rebuttal demonstratd that the racism exists and history since then has displayed how Buckley's class had benefited from exactly the inequity Jefferson Davis's State's rights theory of property, labor and the means of production, The object of the exercise is to fix the damage that has been done and eliminating the source of the dysfunction. The Harvard MBA business model is based on Buckley's white supremacist economics, as described in George Gilder's Wealth and Poverty, All this inflation. presently, is being generated artifically by the business interests associated with elon Musk and the anti-DEi Fortune 5000 CEOs committed to the Powell memo and their executive compensation, and support Trump's election,

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From Pittsburgh Yards based Our Village United.  Ignite the Change: Civic Engagement for Business Excellence - Speaker Series 🔥 Date: Thursday, February 8th, 2024 Time: 12 - 1:30 pm EST Location: Pittsburgh Yards Amphitheater, 352 University Ave, Atlanta Eventbrite Link: https://lnkd.in/ekfnFJbp Join us for an enlightening discussion with two distinguished leaders in the business community – Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon, Founder of Our Village United, and Zak Wallace, CEO of Local Green. This Fireside Chat will delve into the critical topic of civic engagement and explore its profound impact on businesses and communities alike. Key Discussion Points: The Power of Civic Engagement: Dr. Hallmon will share insights on how being actively involved in civic matters can contribute to the success of your business and foster positive change in the community. Local Impact: Zak Wallace, a seasoned entrepreneur, will discuss the tangible benefits that civic engagement brings to local businesses and the ripple effect it creates. Building a Stronger Community: Learn from real-world examples how businesses can play a pivotal role in building more robust, resilient communities.

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A very interesting article from Sarah Harte, wherein she examines the importance, and perceptions of people's background particularly U.S. politicians Kamala Harris and JD Vance, Irish politicians Simon Harris and Leo Varadkar. In doing so she explores the concept of "The Origin Story", and as we learn, everyone has an origin story. #uspolitics #irishpolitics #kamala #kamalaharris #jdvance #simonharris #leovaradkar

I so enjoyed this post written by Marvin Blum on civility in disagreement, high-minded behavior, the value of humor in human connections, and Finding Common Ground, based on a recent conversation between two former leaders of the free world:

Robert Downey Jr. has been making over $50 million per year since 2017. But in 2001, he was a broke heroin addict. The 5-step Downey blueprint for the most epic comeback in entertainment history: 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Downey had a harsh past. • Frequent arrests • Cocaine and heroin addiction • Exposure to drugs at a young age But he didn’t hide from it — he owned it. And his authenticity attracted a worldwide audience of raving fans. Lean into who you are. Everyone else is taken. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Downey didn’t go at it alone. Instead, he aligned with powerful allies: • His wife Susan Downey • Guy Ritchie on the Sherlock Holmes movies • Jon Favreau (who championed him for Iron Man) You become who you surround yourself with. Choose allies, not anchors. 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 RDJ isn't just an actor, but a multi-faceted entertainer. Projects like “The Judge”: • Showcased his abilities as both actor and producer • Broadened his influence in Hollywood In his hands, acting is merely the canvas. His versatility paints the legend. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 Downey’s charm isn’t just for the movies. He's crafted his off-screen magnetic persona through: • Philanthropy • Witty interviews • Public appearances A personal brand is a powerful tool. Build and leverage it wisely (across all platforms). 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 RDJ didn’t play it safe. Him taking the role of Tony Stark (Iron Man) was a gamble (given his past). But it cemented his Hollywood legacy. If he had played it safe, then I wouldn’t be writing about his comeback. Take risks, because fortune favors the bold. Enjoyed this? You’ll love my newsletter, where I talk about strategic communication, crisis management, and public affairs. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g8MF5-6g

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