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    1. It is my duty however, for I am sure you would wish me to state the facts as I see them to you, to place before you certain facts about the present position in Europe.

      Churchill is saying that even though having Russia as an ally would be the most optimal, the fact is that Russia is a growing threat that needs to be surveyed constantly in order to preserve peace.

    2. We welcome Russia to her rightful place among the leading nations of the world.

      Even with the difference in ideology, Russia helped defeat the Axis powers, which grants them the opportunity to be one of the world leaders'.

    3. establishing lasting friendships

      Winston wants to preserve the relationships between both America and Russia, but their is a sense of heightened paranoia when it comes to the activities of Russia. Though the ideological differences that Russia supports threatens both America and Britain, there is still a possibility of respecting boundaries proposed by each country.

    4. Nobody knows what Soviet Russia and its Communist international organization intends to do

      Winston Churchill doesn't want to accuse Russia of negative intentions, but he does want to acknowledge the possibility of them becoming a threat to democracy because of their communist state.

    5. The United States stands at this time at the pinnacle of world power.

      After defeating the Axis powers in WWII, The entire world at this point in time regards the United States as the primary world power.

    6. I have a strong admiration and regards for the valiant Russian people and for my wartime comrade, Marshal Stalin.

      This is an attempt to demonstrate respect and the continuance of a possible relationship with the USSR. Churchill does not want to diminish the relationship between Britain and Russia because they had both fought alongside each other in war against the Axis powers.

    7. prove ourselves equal to this severe requirement.

      Since both America and Britain are english speaking countries who value democratic based politics, that requirement alone justifies the idea of a shared mission and goal.

    8. English-speaking peoples in peace as they did in war.

      Since America and Britain share a language, they should feel more inclined to ally with each other against other foreign powers.

    9. To reject it or ignore it or fritter it away will bring upon us all the long reproaches of the after-time.

      If the United States does not accept this extension of a truce with Britain, than there will be repercussions in the future.

    10. for both our countries.

      Churchill is attempting to propose that in order to reach these standards that have now been set by the end of the World War, the United States must work with Britain.

    11. but also feel anxiety lest you fall below the level of achievement.

      The United States is now the center of attention, and the expectations for this new world power is to excel. Churchill claims that the United States should feel worried about failing to meet these new standards.

    12. With primacy in power is also joined an awe-inspiring accountability to the future.

      Churchill is pointing to the idea that with this great power, there are nearly infinite avenues for innovation and creation.

    13. It is a solemn moment for the American democracy.

      Churchill emphasizes that being in the position that the United States is in requires absolute attention. The role of being the primary world power is consequential, and entails ultimate responsibility.

  2. Sep 2024
    1. a standing chill

      In the instances where we do acknowledge the absolute truth of death, it can quickly become a frightening thought. It may make you feel a sensation of cold and lifelessness.

    2. A small unfocused blur

      Even though we may not be thinking about death in a singular moment, it's always there. Death cannot be forgotten or removed from any individuals timeline.

    3. And so it stays just on the edge of vision

      We never really acknowledge that we are going to die until we are in a situation where it grows more prominent - Old age, sickness, catastrophe. Each day we ignore death because our minds are too occupied with everything else going on in the world.

    4. No trick dispels

      Nothing can help you escape death. There isn't any tricks that you can do to mitigate the inevitability of your fate.

    5. anaesthetic

      "Medicine. Designating a temporary state of inability to feel pain, with or without loss of consciousness, produced by the use of drugs."

      Home : Oxford English Dictionary. Accessed September 24, 2024.

    6. The anaesthetic from which none come round.

      Death is a permanent "medicine" that forces individuals into an eternal sleep. Nobody has the ability to resurrect from the dead.

    7. nothing to think with, Nothing to love or link with,

      You can no longer love, socialize or connect with others once you've died because your body and mind have lost the ability to do so.

    8. No rational being Can fear a thing it will not feel

      Philip's argument is that everyone WILL experience death, and in death you will not feel anymore. The human being fears the idea of not being able to feel.

    9. No rational being Can fear a thing it will not feel, not seeing That this is what we fear—no sight, no sound, No touch or taste or smell

      Philip critiques an argument that states that human beings cannot fear something they won't feel. He then argues that we fear the inability to see, hear, feel, taste, touch or smell. In death, you collectively lose these senses.

    10. specious

      "Of reasoning, arguments, etc.: Plausible, apparently sound or convincing, but in reality sophistical or fallacious."

      Home : Oxford English Dictionary. Accessed September 24, 2024. https://www.oed.com/.

    11. brocade

      "A textile fabric woven with a pattern of raised figures, originally in gold or silver; in later use, any kind of fabric richly wrought or 'flowered'...".

      Home : Oxford English Dictionary. Accessed September 24, 2024.

    12. Religion used to try, That vast moth-eaten musical brocade Created to pretend we never die,

      Historically, religions have mandated the idea of life after death or eternal life in heaven. Religious individuals seek reassurance of life after death through different religious teachings. Philip calls religion a "Vast moth-eaten musical brocade created to pretend we never die". He's alluding to the idea that many people may pursue religion because of it's extremely beneficial promises of eternal life. In my interpretation, Philip believes religion is a hoax, created to persuade peoples' fear of death.

      “Study into Who Is Least Afraid of Death.” University of Oxford. Accessed September 24, 2024.

    13. And soon; nothing more terrible, nothing more true. This is a special way of being afraid

      Death is terrible because it involves the discontinuing of your life. Everyone and everything dies, which makes it the most "true" thing we know as humans. It's a special way of being afraid because there is no way to navigate away from this obstacle of death. Essentially, you should be afraid of death because there is no escaping it.

    14. Not to be here, Not to be anywhere,

      Once you die, you're no longer apart of this earth. You simply fade to black and no longer belong anywhere.

    15. The sure extinction that we travel to And shall be lost in always

      The "sure extinction" refers to the inevitable death that human beings cannot avoid no matter the circumstances.

    1. This is a lie. There was modest inflation during Trump's term, totaling about 7.8 percent.

      Yes Trump lied, but you did not correct that lie. Trump had an inflation rate of 1.9% over the entirety of his presidency. You should mention how that 1.9% is calculated based on the total money supply. So 1.9% during Trump's presidency would be less than 1.9% of Biden's presidency. Not to mention, Biden has printed nearly 6% more of the total dollar supply, which is numerically more money than any president has ever printed in the entire history of the country. Here is my evidence. https://www.investopedia.com/us-inflation-rate-by-president-8546447

    2. This is a lie. The country is not being destroyed.

      Very shallow annotation on your part. Obviously the country is not being physically destroyed. His statement pertains to the idea of the economic state of the country, which has drastically become worse through the acceleration of printing money which adds a larger number to the total money supply, decreasing the dollar amount in individuals bank accounts.

    3. This is a lie. The crime rate for immigrants is lower than for natural-born citizens.

      Illegal immigration is a crime within itself. The statement you highlighted also states "They're at the highest level of criminality". I think you've conceived this statement incorrectly. He stated that there have been more crimes committed now by immigrants than previous years. Here's my evidence to my statement. https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics/criminal-noncitizen-statistics

    4. This is a lie. He has repeatedly praised the authors, many of whom worked for him.

      He has stated multiple times that the "Project 2025 Agenda" is an agenda that he has not collaborated with, nor has he supported the ideas of the "Project 2025 Agenda."

      I'd like to see your evidence to your claim.

    5. This is three lies. Of course people are still buying cereal and bacon and eggs. Nobody is dying. And there are no polls that say what he says here.

      I understand what you mean by a "lie". Obviously people are still buying "cereal, bacon or eggs", but his intended message was that people may feel less of an incentive to purchase these items because of the large increase in inflation.