Maciolekism

Impressions

A bit longer and worked up Assertions.

  • Politics vs Narrative

    For those of us who are observers, who are here to learn from events, these are interesting times. Twitter is going through an interesting transition. Politics is the art and science of gaining influence.Politics focuses on words, images, and impressions.Narrative… Continue reading

  • Elon Stark

    The story that is being shouted out everywhere is that Elon Musk is a “Tony Stark” hero of the universe, and has bought Twitter to preserve the freedom of speech; saving democracy. These days, if a story is shouted out… Continue reading

  • Failing To Recreate The Past

    World War Two is what got us out of The Great Depression. (War is the most dynamic of socialist endeavors.) What made WWII so effective is that the government shoveled money at every business and entrepreneur that had an idea… Continue reading

  • Creating Conflict To Manipulate An Outcome

    Imagine that in the war over Ukraine, between Russia and NATO, the goal is not about Ukraine at all, but to create an environment that allows NATO (and the US) to consolidate power over Europe. Where being annoying to Russia… Continue reading

  • The Assassin’s Choice

    Out in the middle of a vast and very unforgiving desert there is a table with chairs on a low rock ledge that looks like they belong in a warm comfortable kitchen. Slowly, over time, one by one, people come… Continue reading

  • Brand Tribes And Politics

    At the counter I ask for a small coffee with a splash of milk. The very young person facing me smirks and asks, “you mean tall?” I was blessed with a face that conveys irritation very clearly, and it is… Continue reading