As the FIFA World Cup captivates the world, a look at how rulers from Roman emperors to Donald Trump have used sporting spectacle to project power, distract the masses, and silence dissent. As the world burns, we look to sport for a distraction. With the FIFA World Cup in full swing, the greatest show on …
Censorship, control, and rewriting American history I’ve discovered the line in the sand for corporate America. It’s not invading a sovereign nation to kidnap its leader. It’s also quite OK to take potshots at peaceful protesters and disappear American citizens into human cattle pens. As for sabre rattling and threatening allies and friends? Knock yourself …