- published: 06 Jun 2014
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Realpolitik (see also Political realism; from German: real "realistic", "practical" or "actual"; and Politik "politics", German pronunciation: [ʁeˈaːlpoliˌtiːk]) refers to politics or diplomacy based primarily on power and on practical and material factors and considerations, rather than ideological notions or moralistic or ethical premises. In this respect, it shares aspects of its philosophical approach with those of realism and pragmatism. The term realpolitik is sometimes used pejoratively to imply politics that are coercive, amoral, or Machiavellian. Balancing power to keep the European pentarchy was the means for keeping the peace, and careful Realpolitikers tried to avoid arms races.
'Realpolitik' was coined by Ludwig von Rochau, a German writer and politician in the 19th century. His 1853 book Grundsätze der Realpolitik angewendet auf die staatlichen Zustände Deutschlands describes the meaning of the term:
Darrell Hamamoto is a Professor of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Davis who is best known for his views on the desexualization of Asian American males in the media.
Dr. Hamamoto received his education at CSU Long Beach, Bowling Green State University and UC Irvine.
Professor Hamamoto created a 50-minute pornographic film named Skin on Skin, which starred Asian American actors and actresses and addresses the desexualization of Asian American males. Dr. Hamamoto created another piece called Yellowcaust: A Patriot Act, which includes clips from Skin on Skin and information regarding atrocities committed against Asian Americans in the U.S.'s history. His work has generated controversy for producing porn movies as research
Dr. Hamamoto was featured in both The Daily Show and Masters of the Pillow, which is a documentary about Skin on Skin.
Oppressing you, Oppressing me
The bane is called technology
No one is free, thought crimes a sin
with chips that slip beneath your skin,
barcodes tattooed behind your eyes
all seeing cameras in the skies
upgraded forms of mind control
upgraded life, downloaded soul.
Rise up and stand up, and get up and go
It's your last chance move quick get out while no one knows
R.F. ID I-C chips clipped deep within your bones
gps locater on your wire tapped phone
Taking down democracy one brick at a time
Leaving the facade but it's hollow inside
right hand, palm down barcode on your wrist
left hand raised- (right back!) we will resist
in the name of what once called liberty
We now hold tight to our security
Take a deep breath the plastic in your lungs
Take a fresh battery and touch it to your tongue
Too proud to take too proud to shape to make a sound
mistake replace the tape the time is running down
so everything we ever see is makeup and a blue screen
recut re-edit just to recreate the social scene
synthesized flesh designed to impress upon the rest of us
the aesthetics of the upper class.