Thomas Belvedere
Thomas Belvedere is the pseudonym of a political consultant to senators, representatives, governors, and the media. He worked for all levels of government, and for all three branches. An accredited expert witness in federal court, he has a Ph.D. in political science.
He authored "The Source of Terrorism: Middle Class Rebellion" atBooklocker,Amazon, andBarnes and Noble.
Articles by this Author
A New Definition Of "Terrorist" IV: The Act Of Killing, Summary And Conclusion
- By Thomas Belvedere
- Published 06/24/2009
- Psychology
- Unrated
Terrorists are not common criminals.
To be a criminal requires a conscious decision to be a criminal. The terrorist makes a decision, but not that particular decision.
Terrorists are not freedom fighters.
Unlike the terrorist, the French Resistance fighter retained in consciousness the ambiguity of his high intentions and illegal acts; he continued to judge, to decide.
To be a criminal requires a conscious decision to be a criminal. The terrorist makes a decision, but not that particular decision.
Terrorists are not freedom fighters.
Unlike the terrorist, the French Resistance fighter retained in consciousness the ambiguity of his high intentions and illegal acts; he continued to judge, to decide.
A New Definition Of "Terrorist" III: The Manipulator Of Uncertainty
- By Thomas Belvedere
- Published 06/24/2009
- Psychology
- Unrated
The use of uncertainty as a weapon is a defining characteristic of "terrorist"; terrorism does not exist without it.
By wielding uncertainty, the terrorist announces what for him is the worst thing possible, the ultimate hell. In this way, he is different from the French Resistance member for whom uncertainty had no special value as a thing in itself and who had precise intentions.
By wielding uncertainty, the terrorist announces what for him is the worst thing possible, the ultimate hell. In this way, he is different from the French Resistance member for whom uncertainty had no special value as a thing in itself and who had precise intentions.
A New Definition Of "Terrorist" II: Why A Terrorist Is Not A Freedom Fighter
- By Thomas Belvedere
- Published 06/24/2009
- Psychology
- Unrated
To be a criminal requires a conscious decision to be a criminal. A terrorist does not make that decision; therefore, he is not a criminal.
Is the terrorist, then, a freedom fighter?
As do the criminal and the terrorist of today, the French Resistance member of the 1940s made a decision as a rite of passage. However, that decision differed from those of the criminal and the terrorist.
Is the terrorist, then, a freedom fighter?
As do the criminal and the terrorist of today, the French Resistance member of the 1940s made a decision as a rite of passage. However, that decision differed from those of the criminal and the terrorist.
How To Stop Smoking Forever -- Easily And Quickly -- And Put Money In Your Pocket
- By Thomas Belvedere
- Published 07/15/2009
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
Yes, I am serious. Deadly serious.
All you smokers out there, health professionals too: I'm going to tell how I went from three packs of cigarettes a day to zero. No heroic test of will power was involved. Furthermore, I never wanted a cigarette again. Never.
If the method comes as a revelation -- if you have a "Eureka!," "That's it!," or "Ah ha!" feeling -- it is because it consists of things you already KNOW but are NOT AWARE of.
All you smokers out there, health professionals too: I'm going to tell how I went from three packs of cigarettes a day to zero. No heroic test of will power was involved. Furthermore, I never wanted a cigarette again. Never.
If the method comes as a revelation -- if you have a "Eureka!," "That's it!," or "Ah ha!" feeling -- it is because it consists of things you already KNOW but are NOT AWARE of.