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Category: Statism

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

The False Idol of Unity

The False Idol of Unity

Collectivism is a disease of the human mind.  Those who champion it exploit noble-sounding ideals to appeal to emotions, disguising … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024Categories Egalitarianism, Ideology, Statism1 Comment on The False Idol of Unity

The Real Estate Mirage

The Real Estate Mirage

There is no such thing as a “housing crisis.” The notion that there aren’t enough homes or that housing is … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on October 27, 2024October 27, 2024Categories Economics, Inflation, Statism1 Comment on The Real Estate Mirage

The God-State and Its False Prophets

The God-State and Its False Prophets

People are not treated equally under statism.  Some benefit from special privilege, while others are left to bear the burden … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on October 26, 2024October 26, 2024Categories Statism, New Idol

Divided We Fall

Divided We Fall

Capitalism, unlike a caste system, is not based on rigid, distinct social classes.  While individuals may amass wealth, this is … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on October 25, 2024October 25, 2024Categories Economics, StatismTags modern caste, new caste1 Comment on Divided We Fall

Veil of Deception

Veil of Deception

Propaganda has a purpose beyond simple deception.  Lies aren’t crafted just for the thrill of misleading; they serve a deeper … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on October 22, 2024October 22, 2024Categories Psychology, Statism1 Comment on Veil of Deception

The Fog of False Freedom

The Fog of False Freedom

Half-baked ideas are pervasive, infecting not just the minds of ardent statists but even those who claim to champion freedom.… Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on October 21, 2024October 21, 2024Categories Logic, Statism1 Comment on The Fog of False Freedom

The Illusion of Freedom

The Illusion of Freedom

While most people adamantly reject involuntary servitude in theory, few truly oppose it in practice.  The concept of slavery is … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on October 20, 2024October 20, 2024Categories Inflation, StatismTags Statism1 Comment on The Illusion of Freedom

From Production to Consumption

From Production to Consumption

There are different forms of goods in our economy, but for the purpose of this article, we’ll focus on consumer … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on October 19, 2024October 19, 2024Categories Economics, Economic Calculation, Statism1 Comment on From Production to Consumption

The Illusion of Progress

The Illusion of Progress

Understanding the difference between real growth and quasi-growth is essential for any society that hopes to thrive.  Confusing the two … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on October 18, 2024October 18, 2024Categories Economics, Ideology, StatismTags economics, Statism1 Comment on The Illusion of Progress

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