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Category: Statism

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

The Hidden Alchemy of Modern Money

The Hidden Alchemy of Modern Money

Resistance to taxation persists in pockets, yet the quiet acceptance of counterfeiting—a more subtle economic siphon—largely escapes scrutiny.  When … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 17, 2024April 10, 2025Categories Statism, Economics, Inflation, Money1 Comment on The Hidden Alchemy of Modern Money

The Mirage of Wealth

The Mirage of Wealth

Wealth isn’t something that can simply be conjured from thin air, yet the illusion persists among central banks that it … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 16, 2024April 10, 2025Categories Economics, Money, Statism1 Comment on The Mirage of Wealth

A Tale of Property

A Tale of Property

At the heart of any ideology lies a fundamental question: What role does property play?  When simplified, ideologies are … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 15, 2024April 11, 2025Categories Economics, Ideology, Method, Statism

Manufactured Necessity

Manufactured Necessity

Public goods, as commonly defined, don’t truly exist.  The notion that certain goods require forceful provision under the guise … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 11, 2024April 11, 2025Categories Economics, Logic, Statism1 Comment on Manufactured Necessity

Engines of Economic Decay

Engines of Economic Decay

Central banks are a monumental fraud that has hoodwinked generations.  No other institution has inflicted as much economic damage under … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 10, 2024November 10, 2024Categories Economics, Inflation, Money, Statism1 Comment on Engines of Economic Decay

The Illusion of Economic Progress

The Illusion of Economic Progress

The constant drumbeat against economic freedom refuses to subside.  An endless cycle of government interventionism distorts genuine progress, spinning a … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 9, 2024November 9, 2024Categories Economics, Statism1 Comment on The Illusion of Economic Progress

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

The Illusion of Virtue

The Illusion of Virtue

In today’s world, deception often masquerades as virtue.  Many present themselves as champions of justice and compassion, cloaked in “progress.”  … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 4, 2024November 4, 2024Categories New Idol, Statism1 Comment on The Illusion of Virtue

The Phantom Contract

The Phantom Contract

The concept of the social contract is one of the most frequently cited arguments to justify the authority of the … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 3, 2024November 3, 2024Categories Economics, Statism1 Comment on The Phantom Contract

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