Civility, anonymity, and the Internet…
April 27th, 2008
The other side of the Tibet issue..
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Since the recent Tibet protests began, a number of apologists for China have presented counterarguments in defense of the Beijing government’s policies. Edward Trimnell examines those positions.
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Anonymity, Civility, and the Internet
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While the internet enables people to communicate their opinions to the world, many chose to sequester themselves behind anonymous screen names.
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Why do so many people adhere to a rigid anonymity on the Internet, and how does this affect public discourse?
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Is an Obama implosion imminent?
April 26th, 2008
- Recent developments suggest that the Barack Obama juggernaut is slowing down. Edward Trimnell looks at the impact of recent scandals on the Obama campaign.
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- What John McCain needs in a running mate….Why McCain-Huckabee would be a mistake
- The ongoing crisis over China, Tibet, and the ‘08 Olympics
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Correction: At one point in this broadcast I mention “the Olympics in Tibet”—this was simply a slip of the tongue. The Olympics are to be held in Beijing…
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Tough euro times in Italy
April 22nd, 2008
- How has economic integration with the EU (including the adoption of the euro) affected Italian manufacturers? Does it make sense for the diverse economies of Europe to use a single currency?
- Also: Obesity and discrimination. Edward Trimnell examines the trend of disapproval toward the obese, versus efforts to recognize obese people as a new protected class.
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Recession reflections
April 21st, 2008
- Reflections on the economy: Is this really a recession?…..The ”misery index” of the Carter years.
- Also…new problems in Iraq…Muqtada al-Sadr and the Mehdi Army
- The history of the Ottomans and the British in Iraq.
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Should NATO expand into Eastern Europe?
April 6th, 2008
A brief summary of the history of NATO and consideration of the question: Should NATO expand into Eastern Europe? From EdwardTrimnell.com.
