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The Power of Framing

The Power of Framing

Language is one of the most potent tools of influence, and its use in framing taxation is no exception.  Words … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on January 16, 2025March 20, 2025Categories Psychology, Statism

From Thinker to Tool

From Thinker to Tool

The erosion of individual autonomy has been gradual, yet relentless. This is the culmination of decades of cultural conditioning, driven … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on January 6, 2025March 20, 2025Categories Psychology, Statism1 Comment on From Thinker to Tool

The Death of the Individual

The Death of the Individual

Most people mistake the narrative imposed on them by society as their own thoughts.  The machinery of collective influence thrives … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on December 24, 2024March 28, 2025Categories Statism, New Idol, Psychology1 Comment on The Death of the Individual

The Silent Zoo

The Silent Zoo

The political elite do not bear the burden of their failures—we do.  Humanity is not progressing; we are regressing, surrendering … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on December 15, 2024March 28, 2025Categories Psychology, Statism1 Comment on The Silent Zoo

The Decay of Modern Architecture

The Decay of Modern Architecture

The sterile monotony of modern architecture signals more than just a lack of aesthetic ambition.  It represents a deeper psychological … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 30, 2024March 29, 2025Categories Statism, Psychology1 Comment on The Decay of Modern Architecture

The Wage Mirage

The Wage Mirage

Propaganda thrives on emotional appeals and vague concepts, and one of its favorite tools is the idea of “fairness.” While … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 27, 2024March 30, 2025Categories Economics, Psychology, Statism1 Comment on The Wage Mirage

Chains of Deception

Chains of Deception

Obedience is not demanded overnight.  It is cultivated.  Step by step, it infiltrates every corner of life, tightening its grip.  … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 24, 2024April 10, 2025Categories Psychology, Statism1 Comment on Chains of Deception

The Misuse of Political Language

The Misuse of Political Language

Political discourse today is plagued by the incorrect use of labels.  Words like “left” and “right” are tossed around without … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 22, 2024April 10, 2025Categories Logic, Psychology, Statism1 Comment on The Misuse of Political Language

Mind Games and the Machinery of Obedience

Mind Games and the Machinery of Obedience

The mind is particularly vulnerable to stress.  In fact, political conditioning thrives on induced stress—namely fear and anger.  Pavlov’s experiments … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 8, 2024November 8, 2024Categories Psychology, Statism1 Comment on Mind Games and the Machinery of Obedience

Chains of Consent

Chains of Consent

The rulers of society spare no effort in maintaining control.  No matter how absurd or stifling their demands become, they … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Categories Statism, Psychology1 Comment on Chains of Consent

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    Ours in an age when people panic, sometimes for good reasons but often for bad. Governments benefit from panicked citizenry, which is why we always should question those political decisions that can turn our lives upside down.
    Matthew Williams
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    William Nordhaus coined the term “Political Business Cycle” a half-century ago. The idea was that government authorities, particularly the central bank, would manipulate the economy to correspond with election cycles, a practice that continues to this day.
    Dale Steinreich
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    Amtrak is always on the verge of reviving intercity rail traffic in the US, or at least that is what politicians want us to believe. The truth is that the case for defunding Amtrak has never been stronger.
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