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The State-Corporate Convergence in Our State of Emergency | Mises Wire
04/22/2021
Michael Rectenwald
The enrollment of corporations in the scheme to vaccinate the population and to require such vaccinations for social participation should not be considered in terms of the prerogatives of private organizations but as part of the incursions of the state into private industry. What we are witnessing, and should be resisting, is a merger into a corporate-government complex, wherein government can bypass the legislative branch and enforce unpopular mandates by colluding with corporations and other organizations to make “policy.”
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The overall tendency, then, is toward corporate-state monopolization over all aspects of life, with increasing control by approved principals over information and opinion, economic production, and the political sphere. As the consolidation accelerates, the broad global state will require the elimination of noncompliant, disaffected, and “untrustworthy” economic and political actors. In the United States, with the elimination of political opposition, the tendency is toward uniparty rule, and with it, the merging of the party and state into a singular organ.
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The State-Corporate Convergence in Our State of Emergency | Mises Wire
04/22/2021
Michael Rectenwald
The enrollment of corporations in the scheme to vaccinate the population and to require such vaccinations for social participation should not be considered in terms of the prerogatives of private organizations but as part of the incursions of the state into private industry. What we are witnessing, and should be resisting, is a merger into a corporate-government complex, wherein government can bypass the legislative branch and enforce unpopular mandates by colluding with corporations and other organizations to make “policy.”
...
The overall tendency, then, is toward corporate-state monopolization over all aspects of life, with increasing control by approved principals over information and opinion, economic production, and the political sphere. As the consolidation accelerates, the broad global state will require the elimination of noncompliant, disaffected, and “untrustworthy” economic and political actors. In the United States, with the elimination of political opposition, the tendency is toward uniparty rule, and with it, the merging of the party and state into a singular organ.
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Mises Institute
The State-Corporate Convergence in Our State of Emergency
The current political trend is toward corporate-state monopolization over all aspects of life, with increasing control by approved "private" principals over information and opinion, economic
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oftwominds-Charles Hugh Smith: The People Have Lost Faith in the State, and the State Has Lost Faith in its People
Friday, April 23, 2021
This is how states and empires decay and slide into the dustbin of history. When the citizenry lose faith in the state and the state has lost faith in its citizenry, then everything become theater and artifice: the pantomime of elections, the carefully curated simulacra of "free speech," (free as long as you mouth the approved narratives), the flood of absurd promises (free money for everyone forever!) that can never be fulfilled, the tiresome parade of politically expedient fake-fixes, a central bank slavishly devoted to expanding already jaw-dropping wealth and income inequality, and a political leadership so clueless they believe their pathetic strutting on stage is actually persuading the audience of their competence and sincerity.
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oftwominds-Charles Hugh Smith: The People Have Lost Faith in the State, and the State Has Lost Faith in its People
Friday, April 23, 2021
This is how states and empires decay and slide into the dustbin of history. When the citizenry lose faith in the state and the state has lost faith in its citizenry, then everything become theater and artifice: the pantomime of elections, the carefully curated simulacra of "free speech," (free as long as you mouth the approved narratives), the flood of absurd promises (free money for everyone forever!) that can never be fulfilled, the tiresome parade of politically expedient fake-fixes, a central bank slavishly devoted to expanding already jaw-dropping wealth and income inequality, and a political leadership so clueless they believe their pathetic strutting on stage is actually persuading the audience of their competence and sincerity.
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Blogspot
The People Have Lost Faith in the State, and the State Has Lost Faith in its People
This is how states and empires decay and slide into the dustbin of history. Democracy is fundamentally about advocacy: the people are f...
https://www.aier.org/article/14-months-later-a-pathway-forward/
14 Months Later: A Pathway Forward – AIER
Paul E. Alexander
April 23, 2021
We offer this as a pathway forward and ask that we consider these as we try to deal with essentially failed approaches thus far, and use our common sense and deductive reasoning and logic to interpret the science and make informed decisions. We call on the medical experts who inform governments to likely for the first time, use some common sense and logic and some critical thinking; if it is all about the science, we implore the medical decision-makers to follow the data and science and to use it and use critical analysis of the data; we argue they have not; these decision-makers must understand the impact of their policies and stopping Covid ‘at all costs’ is not a policy and not attainable; if a policy is devastating and causing great harm to the population, you stop it, you do not harden it and reapply it as that is patently absurd and harmful; as such, we also ask our decision-makers to conduct the appropriate hazard analyses and cost-effective analyses.
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Ed. Note
One can hope that common sense will finally prevail. Unfortunately, the old adage "Give 'em an inch, they'll take a mile" is now in effect. The only non-violent options for the common rabble are non-compliance and voting with the feet and pocketbook.
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14 Months Later: A Pathway Forward – AIER
Paul E. Alexander
April 23, 2021
We offer this as a pathway forward and ask that we consider these as we try to deal with essentially failed approaches thus far, and use our common sense and deductive reasoning and logic to interpret the science and make informed decisions. We call on the medical experts who inform governments to likely for the first time, use some common sense and logic and some critical thinking; if it is all about the science, we implore the medical decision-makers to follow the data and science and to use it and use critical analysis of the data; we argue they have not; these decision-makers must understand the impact of their policies and stopping Covid ‘at all costs’ is not a policy and not attainable; if a policy is devastating and causing great harm to the population, you stop it, you do not harden it and reapply it as that is patently absurd and harmful; as such, we also ask our decision-makers to conduct the appropriate hazard analyses and cost-effective analyses.
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Ed. Note
One can hope that common sense will finally prevail. Unfortunately, the old adage "Give 'em an inch, they'll take a mile" is now in effect. The only non-violent options for the common rabble are non-compliance and voting with the feet and pocketbook.
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AIER
14 Months Later: A Pathway Forward
"We call on the medical experts who inform governments to likely for the first time, use some common sense and logic and some critical thinking; if it is all about the science, we implore the...
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Men in a horse-drawn cart moving from Meningie to Cookes Plains [PRG 1258/2/1035] • Photograph
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Men in a horse-drawn cart moving from Meningie to Cookes Plains [PRG 1258/2/1035] • Photograph
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A Look Back At Life During The Great Depression (47 pics)
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https://internationalman.com/articles/how-empires-end/
How Empires End - Doug Casey's International Man
Jeff Thomas
19 April 2021
“Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny.”
– Thomas Jefferson
The very same events occur, falling like dominoes, more or less in order, in any empire, in any age:
The reach of government leaders habitually exceeds their grasp.
Dramatic expansion (generally through warfare) is undertaken without a clear plan as to how that expansion is to be financed.
The population is overtaxed as the bills for expansion become due, without consideration as to whether the population can afford increased taxation.
Heavy taxation causes investment by the private sector to diminish, and the economy begins to decline.
Costs of goods rise, without wages keeping pace.
Tax revenue declines as the economy declines (due to excessive taxation). Taxes are increased again, in order to top up government revenues.
In spite of all the above, government leaders personally hoard as much as they can, further limiting the circulation of wealth in the business community.
Governments issue bonds and otherwise borrow to continue expansion, with no plan as to repayment.
Dramatic authoritarian control is instituted to assure that the public continues to comply with demands, even if those demands cannot be met by the public.
Economic and social collapse occurs, often marked by unrest and riots, the collapse of the economy, and the exit of those who are productive.
In this final period, the empire turns on itself, treating its people as the enemy.
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How Empires End - Doug Casey's International Man
Jeff Thomas
19 April 2021
“Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny.”
– Thomas Jefferson
The very same events occur, falling like dominoes, more or less in order, in any empire, in any age:
The reach of government leaders habitually exceeds their grasp.
Dramatic expansion (generally through warfare) is undertaken without a clear plan as to how that expansion is to be financed.
The population is overtaxed as the bills for expansion become due, without consideration as to whether the population can afford increased taxation.
Heavy taxation causes investment by the private sector to diminish, and the economy begins to decline.
Costs of goods rise, without wages keeping pace.
Tax revenue declines as the economy declines (due to excessive taxation). Taxes are increased again, in order to top up government revenues.
In spite of all the above, government leaders personally hoard as much as they can, further limiting the circulation of wealth in the business community.
Governments issue bonds and otherwise borrow to continue expansion, with no plan as to repayment.
Dramatic authoritarian control is instituted to assure that the public continues to comply with demands, even if those demands cannot be met by the public.
Economic and social collapse occurs, often marked by unrest and riots, the collapse of the economy, and the exit of those who are productive.
In this final period, the empire turns on itself, treating its people as the enemy.
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Doug Casey's International Man
How Empires End
Whilst these are interesting stories to read, academics, by their very nature, often overlook the underlying causes for an empire’s decline.
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Clay Clark joined me in an interview this week to announce the "Reopen America Tour" - and the launch city is TAMPA, Florida, with the event spanning June 16th, 17th and 18th. More details in this fun, energetic interview:
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Putin’s Ukrainian Judo | The Vineyard of the Saker
April 14, 2021
By Dmitry Orlov
The answer, I believe, is obvious: evacuation. There are around 3.2 million residents in Donetsk People’s Republic and 1.4 million in Lugansk People’s Republic, for a total of some 4.6 million residents. This may seem like a huge number, but it’s moderate by the scale of World War II evacuations. Keep in mind that Russia has already absorbed over a million Ukrainian migrants and refugees without much of a problem. Also, Russia is currently experiencing a major labor shortage, and an infusion of able-bodied Russians would be most welcome.
Domestically, the evacuation would likely be quite popular: Russia is doing right by its own people by pulling them out of harm’s way. The patriotic base would be energized and the already very active Russian volunteer movement would swing into action to assist the Emergencies Ministry in helping move and resettle the evacuees. The elections that are to take place later this year would turn into a nationwide welcoming party for several million new voters. The Donbass evacuation could pave the way for other waves of repatriation that are likely to follow. There are some 20 million Russians scattered throughout the world, and as the world outside Russia plunges deeper and deeper into resource scarcity they too will want to come home. While they may presently be reluctant to do so, seeing the positive example of how the Donbass evacuees are treated could help change their minds.
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Putin’s Ukrainian Judo | The Vineyard of the Saker
April 14, 2021
By Dmitry Orlov
The answer, I believe, is obvious: evacuation. There are around 3.2 million residents in Donetsk People’s Republic and 1.4 million in Lugansk People’s Republic, for a total of some 4.6 million residents. This may seem like a huge number, but it’s moderate by the scale of World War II evacuations. Keep in mind that Russia has already absorbed over a million Ukrainian migrants and refugees without much of a problem. Also, Russia is currently experiencing a major labor shortage, and an infusion of able-bodied Russians would be most welcome.
Domestically, the evacuation would likely be quite popular: Russia is doing right by its own people by pulling them out of harm’s way. The patriotic base would be energized and the already very active Russian volunteer movement would swing into action to assist the Emergencies Ministry in helping move and resettle the evacuees. The elections that are to take place later this year would turn into a nationwide welcoming party for several million new voters. The Donbass evacuation could pave the way for other waves of repatriation that are likely to follow. There are some 20 million Russians scattered throughout the world, and as the world outside Russia plunges deeper and deeper into resource scarcity they too will want to come home. While they may presently be reluctant to do so, seeing the positive example of how the Donbass evacuees are treated could help change their minds.
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https://m.theepochtimes.com/mkt_morningbrief/ccp-signals-to-fully-lift-restrictions-on-birth-control-as-population-crisis-looms_3788790.html
CCP Signals to Fully Lift Restrictions on Birth Control as Population Crisis Looms
BY WINNIE HAN
April 23, 2021
Updated: April 23, 2021
The CCP implemented a population control policy in 1971, encouraging couples to have fewer children, and has strictly enforced a one-child policy since the late 1970s. Official figures from the Ministry of Health (now the National Health Commission) show that from 1971 to March 2013, 336 million abortions and 196 million sterilizations were performed in China; since the 1990s, 7 million abortions and nearly 2 million sterilizations have been performed each year.
Zhai Zhenwu, dean of the School of Sociology and Population Studies at Renmin University of China, projected in 2015 that family planning had reduced China’s population by 400 million people.
Ed. Note: One more tragedy of central planning to add to a very long list. Raising children is very time consuming, especially for females! Once they enjoy raising one, time to move on to other pursuits. Even if restrictions are lifted, many will not choose to have more. Consider what happened to Singapore.
CCP Signals to Fully Lift Restrictions on Birth Control as Population Crisis Looms
BY WINNIE HAN
April 23, 2021
Updated: April 23, 2021
The CCP implemented a population control policy in 1971, encouraging couples to have fewer children, and has strictly enforced a one-child policy since the late 1970s. Official figures from the Ministry of Health (now the National Health Commission) show that from 1971 to March 2013, 336 million abortions and 196 million sterilizations were performed in China; since the 1990s, 7 million abortions and nearly 2 million sterilizations have been performed each year.
Zhai Zhenwu, dean of the School of Sociology and Population Studies at Renmin University of China, projected in 2015 that family planning had reduced China’s population by 400 million people.
Ed. Note: One more tragedy of central planning to add to a very long list. Raising children is very time consuming, especially for females! Once they enjoy raising one, time to move on to other pursuits. Even if restrictions are lifted, many will not choose to have more. Consider what happened to Singapore.
www.theepochtimes.com
CCP Signals to Fully Lift Restrictions on Birth Control as Population Crisis Looms
China's population is aging and the number of births has plummeted. The Central Bank of the Chinese Communist ...
Birth Rate In Singapore Further Declines: Global Crash In Babies Born | theAsianparent
16 July 2020
https://sg.theasianparent.com/birth-rate-in-singapore
16 July 2020
https://sg.theasianparent.com/birth-rate-in-singapore
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Global Crash in Fertility Rate, More Singaporeans Delaying Pregnancy
The world is experiencing a global crash in children being born, and like other developed societies, the birth rate in singapore is on a decline.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9507223/Thousands-anti-lockdown-activists-march-central-London.html
TV presenter Beverly Turner joins thousands of anti-vaccine passport activists | Daily Mail Online
By Raven Saunt For Mailonline
09:55 EDT 24 Apr 2021 ,
updated 13:18 EDT 24 Apr 2021
Demonstrators made their way through the capital earlier today as they waved placards daubed with slogans
The crowds did not appear to be adhering to social distancing guidelines and were not wearing face masks
Protest comes amid discussions over Covid-status certificates being considered by ministers to open society
Britain's equalities watchdog has also warned the Government that the 'vaccine passports' could be unlawful
TV presenter Beverly Turner joins thousands of anti-vaccine passport activists | Daily Mail Online
By Raven Saunt For Mailonline
09:55 EDT 24 Apr 2021 ,
updated 13:18 EDT 24 Apr 2021
Demonstrators made their way through the capital earlier today as they waved placards daubed with slogans
The crowds did not appear to be adhering to social distancing guidelines and were not wearing face masks
Protest comes amid discussions over Covid-status certificates being considered by ministers to open society
Britain's equalities watchdog has also warned the Government that the 'vaccine passports' could be unlawful
Mail Online
Eight officers injured as protesters bombard police with missiles and bottles after thousands of anti-vaccine passport activists…
Demonstrators made their way through the capital earlier today as they waved banners and placards daubed with a range of slogans including 'no new normal' and 'no health passport'.
The crowds did not appear to be adhering to social distancing guidelines and were not wearing face masks
Oh, the horror!
Oh, the horror!
The crowds, which included families, did not appear to be adhering to social distancing guidelines and were not wearing face masks.
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/04/24/15/42164246-9507223-image-m-150_1619275726117.jpg
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Thousands of activists have been marching through central London today in a widespread protest to demand a ban on vaccine passports.
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