Great Leaders
Posted on April 26, 2012 by skeptik@l
Is there a correlation between an individual’s alcohol tolerance level and his leadership abilities? If the level of alcohol intake really does affect your ability to lead, well then we all know what to look for in a leader now wouldn’t we?
Mitt Romney, a Republican candidate for the United States Presidential election revealed to the press that he is a teetotaller because of his Mormon faith. Amusingly, Timothy Egan from the New York Times found some sort of correlation between American presidents who consumed alcohol and those who didn’t.
Egan enlightened his readers when informing them that in the history of presidency in the United States, the best presidents were perceived to be flexible, open-minded and were “generally open to a drink.” However, the presidents who refrained from drinking were the ones who were encapsulated as terrible presidents. For instance, the last president to refrain from drinking was none… Continue reading →
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Posted on April 5, 2012 by skeptik@l
Whenever someone mentions Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), the first thing that pops into my head is his famous speeches. They were inspiring and thought provoking. He was a role-model to many. He was a big instigator of fairness, equality and hoped for the end of racial discrimination. That was his dream. And in his famous 17 minute “I Have a Dream” speech, many of his beliefs were reflected. Sadly, he was assassinated and though the death of an individual may seem to be an end, it is really heartening to see that MLK’s legacy was not forgotten.
It was just yesterday, 44 years ago that MLK was assassinated and although this may seem like a long time ago, a death of a significant person was still commemorated. According to Washington Post,
“As sunlight receded from the stone of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, dozens of people held candles… Continue reading →
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Tagged Martin Luther King Jr.
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Posted on March 19, 2012 by skeptik@l
The 35th president of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated on the 22nd of November 1963. The assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, more commonly known as JFK came as a crude shock to Americans and the rest of the world. While travelling with his wife as well as the governor of Texas, Governor John Conally and his wife in the presidential limousine, JFK was fatally shot. Similar to three of his predecessors, JFK was the fourth and most recent presidents to have been assassinated. Prior to his assassination, JFK had acquired presence in the international sphere for having led the USA against Fidel Castro’s ascension to power in Cuba during the infamous Bay of Pigs Invasion.
For many years, historians and scholars have tried to demystify this national tragedy. This included pondering about the people involved in the plot to murder JFK. It would thus be interesting to… Continue reading →
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Tagged Fidel Castro, JFK
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Posted on March 6, 2012 by skeptik@l
Henry Kissinger once described this man as “one of the asymmetries of history”. Kissinger’s former boss, Richard Nixon, gave a more generous compliment to the same man, convinced that had he lived during a different time and a different place, he could most possibly have “attained the world stature of a Churchill, a Disraeli, or a Gladstone.” The man described by Kissinger and Nixon happens to be none other than Lee Kuan Yew, the former Prime Minister, Senior Minister and Minister Mentor of Singapore.
Having served Singapore as Prime Minister for a remarkable forty-seven years, Lee is often scrutinized and condemned by Western liberals. Lee was labeled a grimy authoritarian, despotic dictator and a totalitarian – those and possibly every other autocratic insult you can find out there. Despite being criticized and condemned for implementing the most ridiculous of laws such as banning the sale of chewing gum in Singapore,… Continue reading →
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Tagged Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore
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Posted on February 21, 2012 by skeptik@l
To many, the term “One-world Government” is commonly associated with the New World Order: a topic which is constantly discussed by conspiracy theorists and skeptics everywhere. It is loosely defined as the coming of a totalitarian world leader or a group of leaders who dictate the lives of people all over the world. These ideas are fueled by the belief that a secretive power elite is conspiring to rule the whole world with a single globalist agenda in mind. Subsequently, this would negate the necessity of having sovereign nation states and instead, enforcing an authoritarian world government. The whole idea of implementing a One-World Government itself is not foreign in nature. In fact, similar empires were built throughout the course of history. One of the most prominent attempts at creating a One-World Government is the conquest of Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III of Macedon.
As the son… Continue reading →
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Tagged Alexander the Great, One-world Government
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Posted on February 5, 2012 by skeptik@l
Often, it takes a great deal of discipline to stay true to your morals. This is especially the case when you’re seduced by materialistic incentives. If you haven’t heard of Sheryl K Sandberg, shame on you. Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook, since 2008.
So technically, Sandberg is Mark Zuckerberg’s Number 2. More importantly, she will soon be known as the $1.6 billion woman. Recently, Facebook has “filed to go public in a deal that, in all likelihood, will instantly make it one of the most valuable corporations on the planet.”
Even though Sandberg bears the grand title she will soon hold, she still holds strong to her feminist ideals. She sees herself as a role model for women everywhere. According to The New York Times,
“Given that Ms. Sandberg is Facebook’s chief operating officer, and that all of Wall Street was hanging on last week’s news,… Continue reading →
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Tagged Facebook, Feminism, Sheryl Sandberg
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Posted on January 21, 2012 by skeptik@l
History crowned Socrates as one of the wisest men to have existed in Ancient Greece. Commonly known as one of the founders of Western philosophy, Socrates attained a legendary status for his influence in the field of ethics. The life and teachings of Socrates had been recorded only by his students and contemporaries, mainly Plato, Xenophon and Aristophanes. Socrates’ teachings were so radical and unconventional in nature, he was thought to be a prophet during his life time.
Comparisons have been made between Socrates and other iconic religious figures in history such as Jesus Christ and Muhammad. These similarities included teachings which went against contemporary religion. Also, they took the needs of their fellowmen sincerely. Let’s not forget the stark similarity which depicted each individual’s suffering and torture from those who follow the mainstream religious ideology of those times. They suffered horribly for believing in atypical ideas which they stood… Continue reading →
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Tagged Socrates
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Posted on January 13, 2012 by skeptik@l
Absurdity is exemplified in North Korea as recent events portray startling news. It appears as though punishment is being sentenced to individuals who failed to mourn the death of the esteemed late ruler of North Korea, Kim Jong II. Those who were absent during the organized mourning events or those who were not upset enough were forced to go through six months of labour camp. This is the price one has to pay for the absence of conformity.
The communist regime depicted here conveniently mimics Orwell’s dystopian world; one fueled by fear, distrust, suspicion and terror. The Daily Mail reports
“North Korea’s hardline regime is punishing those who did not cry at the death of dictator Kim Jong-il, according to reports.
Sentences of at least six months in labour camps are also apparently being given to those who didn’t go to the organised mourning events, while anyone who criticised… Continue reading →
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Tagged Kim Jong II, North Korea
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Posted on January 12, 2012 by skeptik@l
People seem to be attracted to things they don’t know about. Secrecy, anonymity, covert activities: these things give fuel which ignites the flame of curiosity. This is precisely why the subject of secret societies appears to be on the top of the list of topics that get conspiracy theorists excited. Secret societies are everywhere and some are better heard of than others. One such example is the secret society known for its notoriety and clandestine nature – Skull and Bones.
Skull and Bones is commonly known to be a secret society at the prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. The alumni of this elite secret society include George W Bush, George Herbert Walker Bush as well as Prescott Bush. Other members include Robert William Kagan, famous neoconservative and co-founder for the Project for the New American Century and Senator John Kerry from Massachusetts.
CBS news informs us
“Over… Continue reading →
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Posted on January 7, 2012 by skeptik@l
With the 2012 United States presidential elections drawing to an exciting peak, cries from numerous feminists all over the country were heard after Michele Bachmann withdrew from the presidential race. With the disappointing results after the Iowa caucuses, Bachmann decided to withdraw from the running of president. It turned out that this was attributed to the single digit sixth-place loss in her home state of Iowa.
So there goes Michele Bachmann’s hope of becoming the next president of the United States. Let’s not forget the failed prospects of the United States electing its first female president for at least another four years now. So what’s the deal with having a female leader to lead the country? Although the idea may seem unconventional in nature, it is certainly not foreign.
Many modern Western nations have had their share of female leaders in history. Margaret Thatcher is a name which needs no… Continue reading →
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Tagged Female Leaders, Feminism
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Is there a correlation between an individual’s alcohol tolerance level and his leadership abilities? If the level of alcohol intake really does affect your ability to lead, well then we all know what to look for in a leader now wouldn’t we?
Singapore’s Economic Ascension with Lee
Posted on March 6, 2012 by skeptik@l
Having served Singapore as Prime Minister for a remarkable forty-seven years, Lee is often scrutinized and condemned by Western liberals. Lee was labeled a grimy authoritarian, despotic dictator and a totalitarian – those and possibly every other autocratic insult you can find out there. Despite being criticized and condemned for implementing the most ridiculous of laws such as banning the sale of chewing gum in Singapore,… Continue reading →
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