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Self-publishing

Authors independently publish their work, bypassing traditional publishers.

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    Michael Malice's 'The White Pill' argues hope is essential amidst 20th-century evils, contrasting with black pill nihilism.
    The Holodomor was a deliberate Soviet policy, with millions starving in Ukraine due to government actions and propaganda.
    Self-publishing offers authors six times more profit compared to traditional publishing, according to Malice.
    Lenin's New Economic Policy was a strategic retreat to stabilize Soviet economy, not a shift in ideology.
    Cynicism can undermine personal growth, making supportive relationships crucial for success.
    Michael Malice argues that humor is essential in political discourse to maintain sanity amidst chaos.
    Malice suggests that the U.S. should have strategically delayed entering WWII to let Hitler and Stalin weaken each other.
    Curtis Yarvin's ideas challenge liberal democracy, sparking debates on free speech and controversial discourse.
    Self-publishing offers authors six times the revenue of traditional publishing, with faster release timelines.
    Malice emphasizes the importance of great speeches in inspiring and shaping political narratives.

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