[ed. note: The Spanish Civil War is an incredibly complex historical event, and a worthy subject for scholarly research. Our goal here is highlight the similarities between the events leading up to the war, the war itself, and the ensuing dictatorship, then reflect on the current political situation in America. We are not scholars, but […]
Category: Collapse of Democracy/Civilization/etc.
The Elders are trying to peer into the Crystal Ball of Twine and see what will become of America. Let’s look back into history and see if we can see any parallels. We’ll start with Spain. A little context: The Spanish Civil War (Spanish: Guerra Civil Española) was a military conflict fought from 1936 to […]
WLBOTT: I’m conflicted. On the one hand, today we celebrate the US Independence Day. On the other hand, recent news and Supreme Court decisions suggest a decline into fascism. What’s your feeling? Elder G: It’s understandable to feel conflicted given the current climate. Celebrating Independence Day can be a time to reflect on the values […]