The Slippery Slope to Authoritarianism: Lessons from History

| January 24, 2026

In an era of political polarization, it’s crucial to examine how nations can swiftly embrace socialist or communist systems, and how hard it is to reverse course without robust democratic mechanisms like free, fair elections. Historical examples from the USSR, Cuba, and Venezuela show how quickly charismatic leaders who promise equality and prosperity can consolidate […]

Desultory - des-uhl-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee

  1. lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation.
  2. digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random: a desultory remark.
My Desultory Blog