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Kathryn Ruemmler, Epstein Files, and Tall Poppy Syndrome.
What's a nice girl like you doing in a place like this? Martin Scorsese Kathryn Ruemmler Epstein and Tall Poppy Syndrome0:00/1138.2886171× When you witness or are a victim of the Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS), one of the first questions should be "Who's
Jimmy Lai, Communism, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
The difference between freedom and tyranny is only a matter of dates. Alexandre Dumas Jimmy Lai, Communism, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome0:00/1085.579321× Most people view Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) as an interpersonal phenomenon. Governments play a significant role in TPS and often seem to avoid accountability for
Marges Mohammadi, Iran, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
But the inquisitor who mistakes his own cruelty and lust of power and fear for the voice of Heaven will torment us infinitely because he torments us with the approval of his own conscience and his better impulses appear to him as temptations. C. S. Lewis Marges Mohammadi, Iran, and
Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Dictators are not in the business of allowing elections that could remove them from their thrones. Gene Sharp Maria Corina Machado Escapes Venezuela0:00/681.6449891× The Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) can be traced back to Ancient Greece and Rome ( see Livy, Tarquin the Proud, & The Tall Poppy Syndrome)
Millionaires, Taxes, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Capital goes where it is welcome and stays where it is well treated. Walter Wriston Taxing Success: Why We Cut Down Poppies0:00/818.0854421× Wriston's capital included both financial and human capital (founders, CEOs, talent, and ideas). The latter is often overlooked in most discussions, especially political
Veterans Day and Tall Poppies
Freedom is not free. Walter Hitchcock Serving, courage, and sacrifice are virtues in Tall Poppies and the Military. To all Veterans, I offer Douglas MacArthur's 1962 address to West Point cadets: The soldier, above all other men, is required to practice the greatest act of religious training — sacrifice.
Shi Yongxin, Buddhism, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Gautama Buddha Shi Yongxin, Buddhism, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome0:00/780.3994561× This post continues the theme from our previous blog, The Seven Deadly Sins, Christianity, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome. I believe the 7DS are
The Seven Deadly Sins, Christianity, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Why do you see the speck in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your eye? Luke 6:41 Why We Love to Watch Them Fall: TPS and the 7 Deadly Sins0:00/835.0127891× Christianity and the seven deadly sins (7DS) are
Erza Gin, Religion, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." And falling to his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59-60 When
Charlie Kirk, Cancel Culture, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
We have been indoctrinated to see the world through a politically correct lens. Charlie Kirk Charlie Kirk, Political Correctness, and the Tall Poppy Syndrome0:00/681.018051× Ancient Greek historian Herodotus and Roman historian Livy initially described TPS as politicians or those in power cutting down opposition to maintain their
