However, there’s an important difference between the despotisms of old and coercive governments in the modern era: modern-day tyrants frame themselves as the righteous side in any conflict.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Righteousness + Force in America: The Trap of Righteous Activism Coupled with State Power
There are two ways of getting things done: persuasion or coercion. You either convince someone of the value of your ideas or you hold a (literal or metaphorical) gun to their head. The latter has been the norm throughout human history. Most of what we value about the contemporary West is a shift toward the former occurring over the last 250 years or so.
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Excellent article, Kenny. I challenge every reader of this blog to read and understand the message the author is conveying here. If you can understand it, you may also come to an understanding of your own self and why you think the way you do and the beliefs you hold. Ultimately, it's the state, in all it's ugliness, that uses all means, throughout history, to control your thoughts, and YOU. Excellent article, Kenny! Surprised there are few comments on this. Ohio Guy
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