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Societal insanity at the executive office
The concept of societal insanity is often associated with the collective behaviour of a society, where irrational and destructive patterns of behaviour become normalised.
However, this phenomenon can also be observed in the highest echelons of power, particularly in the executive office.
This article will explore the notion of societal insanity at the executive office, examining its causes, consequences, and implications for governance and society.
Defining Societal Insanity
Societal insanity refers to a state of collective madness, where a society or group becomes disconnected from reality, embracing irrational and destructive behaviours. This can manifest in various ways, including the normalisation of violence, the erosion of civil liberties, and the pursuit of policies that harm the greater good.
Causes of societal insanity at the executive office
Several factors contribute to societal insanity at the executive office, including:
1. Authoritarianism: The concentration of power in the hands of a single individual or group can lead to a disconnection from reality and the normalisation of irrational behaviour.
2. Groupthink: The pressure to conform to a particular ideology or agenda can result in a collective madness, where alternative perspectives are ignored or dismissed.
3. Cognitive biases: The influence of cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias and the Dunning-Kruger effect, can lead to poor decision-making and a disconnection from reality.
4. Lack of accountability: The absence of effective checks and balances can enable the executive office to act with impunity, leading to a culture of irrationality and impunity.
Consequences of societal insanity at the executive office
The consequences of societal insanity at the executive office are far-reaching and devastating, including:
1. Erosion of democratic institutions: The normalisation of irrational behavior can lead to the erosion of democratic institutions, such as the judiciary, the media, and civil society.
2. Human rights abuses: The disconnection from reality can result in the normalisation of human rights abuses, including torture, arbitrary detention, and extrajudicial killings.
3. Economic instability: Irrational decision-making can lead to economic instability, including inflation, unemployment, and economic inequality.
4. Environmental degradation: The pursuit of policies that harm the environment can result in devastating consequences, including climate change, deforestation, and pollution.
Implications for governance and society
The phenomenon of societal insanity at the executive office has significant implications for governance and society, including:
1. Need for accountability: The importance of effective checks and balances cannot be overstated, as they provide a critical safeguard against the normalization of irrational behaviour.
2. Importance of critical thinking: The ability to think critically and challenge assumptions is essential for preventing the spread of societal insanity.
3. Role of civil society: Civil society plays a crucial role in promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance, and must be protected and empowered.
4. Need for emotional intelligence: Emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership, as it enables individuals to understand and manage their emotions, as well as empathize with others.
Conclusion
Societal insanity at the executive office is a pressing concern that requires immediate attention.
The causes, consequences, and implications of this phenomenon are complex and multifaceted, and demand a comprehensive and nuanced response.
By promoting accountability, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, we can work towards preventing the normalisation of irrational behaviour and promoting a more just, equitable, and rational society.
By Robert Ekow Grimmond-Thompson
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The Palestinian martyr-Little Hind Rajab
THE wickedness of some people in our world is gradually getting out of bounds. From local arena to international arena, reports of wicked acts that defies logic, is on the rise.
Russia has attacked Ukraine and as a result, the economies of many countries have been negatively impacted. Residential apartments which have no military purpose. Just sheer wickedness and cruelty.
After this came the Brutal attack on Gaza by the Israel Defence Forces. Hospitals were bombed, buildings were razed down and civilians were deliberately targeted which is a war crime according to the Geneva Convention.
The IDF will release pamphlets in the skies informing them to move to certain specified areas. They move there with their families only to be bombed again without warning.
It was one of such movement from one place to another that, the family of a 5 year Palestinian girl called Hind Rajab and her family, travelling in a vehicle, were shot at by an IDF Tank.
This wounded girl managed to call emergency services to come and save them.
The sad thing is that while this brave little girl kept talking to the emergency response person on the phone, telling them that they should come quickly and that she was afraid.
She further told the response team on phone that any time she tries to speak, blood comes into her mouth and it soils her dress and she dies not want her mum to scold her so they should come quickly.
The response team rushed as usual to her location but they were also shot and killed, the driver and his assistant, in a vehicle clearly marked as an ambulance. Ten days later when they got to her location, Hind Rajab and her family were dead and their vehicle was riddled with 335 bullets.
The wickedness with which the IDF waged the war against Hamas, the administrative authority in Gaza, was unbelievable, given the damage to civilians both collateral and in most cases deliberate.
There are reports of some Doctors from the US and other countries, who have described how children they attended to, who were brought in dead, had evidence of sniper bullets.
A report by one of the media platforms, indicated that one of the IDF snipers who died recently, had bragged about shooting children in the abdomen so they will suffer before dying.
What baffles me in all these atrocities, is why Jews who have been saved by a collective action of the world, from Hitler and his Nazis from destruction, infamously known as the Holocaust, is now visiting mayhem on others, namely the Palestinians.
One begins to wonder if Hitler was right after all and that he saw something that the rest of the world did not notice about the Jews. I must admit that it is not all Jews that are racist. It is the Zionist who are the problem with their Talmud which teaches that Jesus is burning in hot feaces.
They deliberately teach their children to hate other people who are not Jews especially the Palestinians. They do not consider the Palestinians as humans and therefore they believe they have the God given right to treat them anyway anyhow.
Hind Rajab’s death has pricked the conscience of the world and countries which used to blindly support Israel, are now putting pressure on them to observe a ceasefire as part of a peace negotiation.
Let the world through the UN show that it does not support barbarism and that the illegal occupation of Palestinian lands by Israel, must come to an end.
NB: ‘CHANGE KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO KOFI BAAKO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’
By Laud Kissi-Mensah
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Angioplasty: A comprehensive overview of the procedure and its applications
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to widen narrowed or blocked arteries or blood vessels. The procedure involves the insertion of a catheter, a small tube, into the affected artery, followed by the inflation of a balloon to widen the artery. In some cases, a stent, a small mesh tube, may be placed to keep the artery open.
Indications for Angioplasty
Angioplasty is often used to treat conditions such as:
1. Coronary artery disease: Narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart.
2. Peripheral artery disease: Narrowing or blockage of the arteries in the legs or arms.
3. Atherosclerosis: Buildup of plaque in the arteries, which can lead to narrowing or blockage.
The Angioplasty Procedure
The angioplasty procedure typically involves the following steps:
1. Preparation: The patient is given local anesthesia and may be sedated to help them relax.
2. Insertion of the catheter: A small incision is made in the skin, and a catheter is inserted into the affected artery.
3. Guidance: The catheter is guided to the affected area using imaging techniques such as fluoroscopy or angiography.
4. Inflation of the balloon: The balloon on the catheter is inflated to widen the artery.
5. Stent placement: A stent may be placed to keep the artery open.
6. Removal of the catheter: The catheter is removed, and the incision site is closed.
Benefits of Angioplasty
Angioplasty offers several benefits, including:
1. Improved blood flow: Angioplasty can help improve blood flow to the affected area, reducing symptoms such as chest pain or leg pain.
2. Minimally invasive: Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure, which means that it requires only a small incision and can reduce recovery time.
3. Reduced risk of complications: Angioplasty can reduce the risk of complications associated with more invasive surgical procedures.
Potential Risks and Complications
While angioplasty is generally a safe procedure, there are potential risks and complications, including:
1. Bleeding or hematoma: Bleeding or bruising at the incision site.
2. Artery damage: Damage to the artery during the procedure.
3. Restenosis: Narrowing or blockage of the artery again after the procedure.
Conclusion
Angioplasty is a highly effective procedure for treating narrowed or blocked arteries or blood vessels. While it carries some risks and complications, the benefits of improved blood flow and reduced symptoms make it a valuable treatment option for many patients.
References:
1. American Heart Association. (2020). Angioplasty and Stenting.
2. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2020). Angioplasty and Stent Placement.
3. Mayo Clinic. (2020). Angioplasty: What You Need to Know.
4. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. (2019). Angioplasty and Stenting in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of angioplasty, including its indications, procedure, benefits, and potential risks and complications.
By Robert Ekow Grimmond-Thompson
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