Tag Archives: Dissent

Groupthink, Cults and the Republican Party

Posted on June 22, 2018 by angelolopez

When it comes to political leaders, I’ll support them when I agree with them on an issue, oppose them when I disagree with them on an issue. I’m that way with a Democratic leader or a Republican leader. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cult, Democracy, Democratic Party, Dictatorship, Dissent, Donald Trump, Freedom of Speech, Groupthink, Jeff Flake, Mark Sanford, Republican Party, Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Bob Corker | 1 Comment

Groupthink and the Importance of Independent Thought

Posted on November 3, 2017 by angelolopez

This has been a week choke full of news, with Senator Jeff Flake’s recent speech imploring Republicans to stand up to President Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric, the recent Harvey Weinstein scandal, and the growing polarization between conservative Americans and progressive … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Dissent, Donald Trump, Groupthink, Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood, Independent Thought, Irving Janis, Jeff Flake, Republican Party, Sexual Abuse, Steve Bannon | Leave a comment

The Freedom of Speech and Respecting Differences of Opinion

Posted on August 31, 2014 by angelolopez

One of the things that I think is bad about the political climate of today is a lack of respect for differences of opinion among the various sides. Especially with the Tea Party and many of its supporters, I’ve seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Abrams versus United States, Dissent, Freedom of Speech, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Market place of Ideas, Michael Jordan, NBA Open Court, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Respect for Differences of Opinion, The Great Dissent, Thomas Healy | Leave a comment

Attending a Rally for Fair Elections

Posted on November 25, 2010 by angelolopez

For the past few years, I’ve been bothered by the strong influence that corporations and their lobbyists have had in our political system. It seems that these corporations are able to spend large amounts of money to insure that only … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged CITIZENS UNITED v. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, Corporations, Dissent, Justice Stevens, Public Financing | Leave a comment

The Boondocks and Dissent in Comics

Posted on May 2, 2009 by angelolopez

I’ve always enjoyed reading comic strips. Since I discovered Peanuts as a five year old, I would enthusiasticly get the latest newspapers just to read the latest of my favorite comic strips. In the late 1980s, though, I stopped regularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Comics, Dissent, The Boondocks | Leave a comment

Groupthink and the Importance of Thinking For Yourself

Posted on October 28, 2008 by angelolopez

It’s always difficult for an individual to go against a group of people. We all want to get along and be liked by people, so we often keep quiet about opinions when we’re with a group of friends or family … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cass Sunstein, Cults, Dissent, Dorothy Day, Groupthink, Independent thinking | 2 Comments