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The militarization of the Western Empire: How the COVID pandemic accelerated the process
The militarization of the Western Empire: How the COVID pandemic accelerated the process Donald Trump may not have been not such a warlike emperor as previous Western Emperors have been (and probably will be). But, even assuming that Trump is trying to avoid wars, he cannot oppose the militarization trends of the Western economy that […]
The Ruling Elites Love How Easily We’re Distracted and Turned Against Each Other
The Ruling Elites Love How Easily We’re Distracted and Turned Against Each Other No wonder the ruling elites love how easily we’re distracted and divided against ourselves: it’s so easy to dominate a distracted, divided, blinded-by-propaganda and negative emotions populace. Let’s say you’re one of the ruling elites operating the nation for the benefit of […]
Three (3) Reasons Why Elections Don’t Matter
Three (3) Reasons Why Elections Don’t Matter In so many ways, elections in America have become just another manifestation of bread and circuses; like watching a reality TV show when your house is on fire. It’s why this article was almost named: “The Inevitableness of Reality Requires Honesty and Acceptance” Of course, the 2018 Midterm Elections […]
The Dynamics of Decadence
The Dynamics of Decadence In the present era of decadence, Universal Basic Income (UBI) is the modern equivalent of Bread and Circuses. The dynamics of decadence are easy to understand: as affluence becomes the norm that is widely assumed to be permanent, shared purpose and sacrifice for the common good is replaced by self-absorbed decadence […]
As the World Turns
As the World Turns In the liberty movement, we often refer to the historical tactic of the Roman “bread and circuses” when describing the deliberate mass distraction of the public of today. In the era when Roman emperors supplanted the senate and dominated political and social life, it was deemed advantageous to create various forms […]
Bread and Circuses
Bread and Circuses Preposterous Initiative BALTIMORE – No whining and kvetching about the Deep State today. Instead, we sit at its feet, admire the cut of its jaw, and sing its praises. We are grateful to it… and not just as a source of amusement. In short, we delight in its incompetence. Excavation of the […]
Are Governments Running Out of Candy?
Are Governments Running Out of Candy? By now, many readers will have seen the popular American YouTube video by Mark Dice in which he stands on a city sidewalk and offers passers-by a free gift.They may choose between a 10-ounce silver bar or a large Hershey’s candy bar. Each taker chooses the candy – most […]
Bread, circuses and inequality – a dishonest bargain
Bread, circuses and inequality – a dishonest bargain How does consumerism undermine democracy? Flickr/dcmaster, CC BY-NC 2.0 China leads the way the Chinese people surrender democratic citizenship for the promise of individual gain through private consumptionOver the decade of the 2000s I visited China several times. At some point on each trip a Chinese acquaintance would assure me, […]
