Western Democracies Have Evolved Into Tyrannical Governments

[zengrifter]

Western Democracies Have Evolved Into Tyrannical Governments

Politics / New World Order
Feb 04, 2008 - 03:44 AM
By: Joel_S_Hirschhorn

Perhaps a global political apocalypse has already arrived.

Activists and dissidents should understand that evil forces and tyrannical governments have evolved. Just as human knowledge and science expand, so do the strategies and instruments used by rulers, elites and plutocrats. By learning from history and using new technology they have smarter tools of tyranny. The best ones prevent uprisings, revolutions and political reforms. Rather than violently destroy rebellious movements, they let them survive as marginalized and ineffective efforts that divert and sap the energy of nonconformist and rebellious thinkers. Real revolution remains an energy-draining dream, as evil forces thrive.

Most corrupt and legally sanctioned forms of tyranny hide in plain sight as democracies with free elections. The toughest lesson is that ALL elections are distractions. Nothing conceals tyranny better than elections. Few Americans accept that their government has become a two-party plutocracy run by a rich and powerful ruling class. The steady erosion of the rule of law is masked by everyday consumer freedoms. Because people want to be happy and hopeful, we have an epidemic of denial, especially in the present presidential campaign. But to believe that any change-selling politician or shift in party control will overturn the ruling class is the epitome of self-delusion and false hope. In the end, such wishful thinking perpetuates plutocracy. Proof is that plutocracy has flourished despite repeated change agents, promises of reform and partisan shifts.

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[zengrifter]

Well they have, haven't they? zg

[aslan]

Originally Posted by zengrifter

Well they have, haven't they? zg

Well, tyranny not in the sense of a single absolute ruler, and not in the worst sense of the word. More of a plutocracy, and even there, arguably not 100% plutocracy.

Tyranny suggests no other way to obtain freedom but armed revolution. I believe we still have an opportunity to peaceably shake off the shackles, to rid ourselves of this undemocratic and hidden influencee by standing up to it and against it. As long as we're operating under the "illusion" of freedom, we need to flex our democratic muscle and exercise that "illusory" freedom to the maximum extent possible. So, even if our freedom is illusory, it is real nevertheless in that it is the law of the land, in writing and agreed to by all, and in so far as we believe it to be our right to possess it. As far as the need for armed conflict, if it ever comes to that, it is provided for by our Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

[zengrifter]

Originally Posted by aslan

Well, tyranny not in the sense of a single absolute ruler, and not in the worst sense of the word. More of a plutocracy, and even there, arguably not 100% plutocracy.

Tyranny suggests no other way to obtain freedom but armed revolution.

What happened to the Gandhi/MLK ideal of NON-VIOLENT revolution? zg

[aslan]

Originally Posted by zengrifter

What happened to the Gandhi/MLK ideal of NON-VIOLENT revolution? zg

Well then, just drop the word "armed." If nonviolent revolution works in the particular circumstances, I think it's the way to go, although I'm not sure it fits all circumstances, and I will reserve the right to defend myself if it comes to that.