“Today’s bonus episode critiques the United States' presidential inauguration as a coronation of an emperor rather than a democratic event. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, argues that the pomp and circumstance mask the reality of imperial power, sustained by executive orders that serve as royal decrees, silencing dissent and reinforcing a whitewashed history. Dr. Hoerricks emphasises the perpetuation of myths like American exceptionalism to justify oppression and exploitation, both domestically and internationally. They highlight the role of corporate interests and the suppression of critical theory in maintaining this imperial hegemony, urging a focus on truth and resistance to dismantle these systems. Ultimately, Dr. Hoerricks calls for a rejection of the empire's narrative and a building of a more just and equitable future.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/a-new-emperor-ascends-executive-orders

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