The Fear of "Federation"

What do we really believe about "Federation"?

It's not a word we use anymore except on Star Trek.

There's "federalism" -- a philosophy grounded in deep thinking about who we are and what we should fear.

But what are the practical consequences of a "federalist doctrine" if the deep thinking hasn't been done in a while?

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• compare with "unilateralism"

Microsoft Ad Misread: Your Potential. Our Patent.

I just had a funny misreading of a microsoft ad.

Original:

"Microsoft. Your potential. Our passion."

Remix:

"Microsoft. Your potential. Our patent."

Microsofts Ads page