George Orwell’s quote from “1984,” “reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command,” feels remarkably relevant in today’s first world.

Firstly, the idea of men needing tampons is widely considered unnecessary. It’s a sentiment most people share. However, it’s perplexing when the head of a Canadian government publicly declares that men in the military will receive free tampons.

This raises questions about our society and culture. How did we reach a point where such statements not only gain attention but also elevate individuals to leadership positions in first world countries? It’s baffling.

The only plausible explanation is the power of persuasion. If they can convince you of almost anything, even something as scientifically implausible as men menstruating or giving birth, they don’t need traditional weapons or military might to control you. They control your mind.

This brings me to another argument I frequently make. If you believe that the most recent presidential election was rigged, let’s analyze it differently to check if your perception aligns with reality.

Imagine two businesses in the same industry, born in the same area, and selling their products or services in the same cities. One business consistently attracts enough customers to fill a football stadium, while the other struggles to reach a hundred customers, with a thousand being their best day. Which business is more successful?

Clearly, the one filling football stadiums multiple times over is the stronger business. If you truly believe that a man managed to consistently fill football stadiums with tens of thousands of people, while another struggled to gather a few dozen or a hundred at best, then perhaps your perception has been manipulated. It may be as simple as the media repeating the mantra that “this was the safest election in recorded history” for you to believe it.