A cult of personality, or a cult of the leader, is the result of an effort which is made to create an idealized and heroic image of a glorious leader, often through unquestioning flattery and praise. Historically, it has been developed through techniques such as the manipulation of the mass media, the dissemination of propaganda, the staging of spectacles, the manipulation of the arts, the instilling of patriotism, and government-organized demonstrations and rallies. A cult of personality is similar to apotheosis, except that it is established through the use of modern social engineering techniques, it is usually established by the state or the party in one-party states and dominant-party states. Cults of personality often accompany the leaders of totalitarian or authoritarian governments. They can also be seen in some monarchies, theocracies, failed democracies, and even in liberal democracies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_of_personality
So, about that birthday parade
So, about that birthday parade
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
Re: So, about that birthday parade
A number of people have brought an idea that the Army has been planning a parade for June 14, 2025, to celebrate a 250th anniversary of the forming of the US Army in 1775, for the last two years.
However, I have yet to find actual documentation to support that notion. The earliest mention I have found was from April 2025, after T-Rump had mentioned having a parade for his birthday.
"regretably", I will be on some beach, somewhere, and will be unable to attend.
However, I have yet to find actual documentation to support that notion. The earliest mention I have found was from April 2025, after T-Rump had mentioned having a parade for his birthday.
"regretably", I will be on some beach, somewhere, and will be unable to attend.
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- DH Lawrence
- DH Lawrence
Re: So, about that birthday parade
A spokesman for the King noted:
Meanwhile in Washington, a pale imitation kicks off at 6.30pm with ballet-dancing troops, display drill dance troupes, re-enactment performer troops and, one can only hope, the Commander-in-Chief taking several hundred salutes surrounded in all probability by roars of civil protest and unrest to make it more closely resemble 1775. Let's see who can do it better, eh?
Do you know, I don't believe the orange oaf in Washington even knew he was going to clash with the real deal when he ordered this up in January. Ours has been performed annually, with very few cancellations, since 1805 - there's a list at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_T ... _from_1890
This is an annual military parade celebrating the monarch's official birthday, kicking off at noon today: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cgkdvm2k158tThundering tanks and breathtaking flyovers will roar throughout our capital city as nearly 7,000 soldiers march in historic uniforms from every war since the revolution, I think it’s going to be better and bigger than any parade we’ve ever had in this country.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article ... -news.html
Meanwhile in Washington, a pale imitation kicks off at 6.30pm with ballet-dancing troops, display drill dance troupes, re-enactment performer troops and, one can only hope, the Commander-in-Chief taking several hundred salutes surrounded in all probability by roars of civil protest and unrest to make it more closely resemble 1775. Let's see who can do it better, eh?
Do you know, I don't believe the orange oaf in Washington even knew he was going to clash with the real deal when he ordered this up in January. Ours has been performed annually, with very few cancellations, since 1805 - there's a list at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_T ... _from_1890
More than 1,500 “No Kings Day” protests are set to take place nationwide on Saturday. Over 100 advocacy groups partnered to organize the events, which were first announced in May.
“This country doesn’t belong to a king – and we’re not letting him throw himself a parade funded by tens of millions of our taxpayer dollars while stealing from us and stripping away our rights, our freedoms, and the programs our families rely on,” Indivisible, one of the organizing groups, said in a statement last month. “On June 14th, we’re coming together to send one clear message: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article ... -news.html
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.