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Whitney Houston and other 1980s artists shaped American culture, making it feel eternal to many, even as the country faced challenges.
The night Whitney Houston died was significant for many around the world, showing the impact of her music transcending borders and cultures.
The juxtaposition of Whitney Houston's death with the tragedies in Gaza on Superbowl Sunday highlights the importance of raising our voices against inhumane actions and standing up for values, patriotism, and humanity.

Christians are not being persecuted in America
There are unique dynamics affecting people in the US, such as job loss for crossing ideological lines
Be aware of indirect social pressures that affect a wide swath of the population

In 1812, the United States declared war on Britain but faced opposition from various groups in Canada.
The resistance from Canadian groups prevented American conquest and avoided potential political and military threats.
The failed attempt at annexing Canada turned out to be a fortunate defeat for the United States, averting a possible civil war scenario.

The post discusses how propaganda was used to shape public perception in America and Japan during WWII.
Various examples of propaganda materials from the WWII era are showcased, including maps and leaflets.
The materials highlighted demonstrate the different strategies and messages used in propaganda to influence attitudes and actions.

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The ruling elite in America seem to be moving towards war on two fronts.
Zbigniew Brzezinski's 'The Grand Chessboard' provides insight into America's imperial strategies.
The writing in 'The Grand Chessboard' is clear and easy to understand.

A geostrategic catastrophe is looming due to actions of certain political figures undermined defense efforts.
Republicans' actions might have far-reaching consequences beyond just the situation in Ukraine.
Consider subscribing to 'The Cosmopolitan Globalist' for further insight on this looming catastrophe.

America had a much higher per capita Covid death rate than China during the pandemic.
China's debt levels are in line with other advanced economies.
China stands out in happiness, trust in government, democracy perceptions, and lack of involvement in wars.