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A bitter taste of hypocrisy and a lack of integrity in the world of soccer

The threat of a yellow card is enough to make soccer players stick their tails between their legs. Meanwhile, violations of human rights cost human lives, every day. It would have been an honor. It would have been a minimal price to pay – a yellow card for the national team captain for wearing the … Fortsæt med at læse “A bitter taste of hypocrisy and a lack of integrity in the world of soccer“

by desireeohrbeck
Demokratiet i fare

Trump is running for president – but the train wreck that we know seems to be out of steam…

Not even Trump seems to believe in his own victory in the upcoming presidential election It was expected – in my case, feared. But there was not fanfare, escalators, white dress suits, and roaring shouts of jubilation, like we saw it last time. Even Trump was a toned-down version of himself when he from his … Fortsæt med at læse “Trump is running for president – but the train wreck that we know seems to be out of steam…”

by desireeohrbeck
Demokratiet i fare

Midterm election: Thank you to the women who voted for democracy and women´s rights

Shocking developments in the votes in the US midterm elections. American women have had enough! “What are you most worried about? – inflation?” I asked my American friend on the phone last night. »I don’t give a shit about inflation, if they take away my God damn rights as a human being!,« she replied, finishing … Fortsæt med at læse “Midterm election: Thank you to the women who voted for democracy and women´s rights”

by desireeohrbeck
Danish Society

I wish the US was as civilized as Denmark, when it comes to respecting the democratic process

Democracy is difficult. The Danish election two days ago shows us that the US could learn from Denmark. Meanwhile we are waiting for the American mid-term elections. There they were, all eleven heads of the Danish political parties, representing the spectrum in Danish politics. Standing shoulder to shoulder, the very night of the parliamentary election. … Fortsæt med at læse “I wish the US was as civilized as Denmark, when it comes to respecting the democratic process”

by desireeohrbeck

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