Alexander Tytler’s theory on the cyclical nature of democracy outlines how nations progress from bondage to liberty and eventually back to dependency and bondage. This Freedom Cycle, driven by human nature, suggests that no country can escape this inevitable fate.
In turbulent economic times, retaining wealth becomes paramount. Precious metals and overseas real estate emerge as safe havens to preserve value. As governments grapple with economic challenges, investors should consider jurisdictions with minimal taxation and legal interference to safeguard their assets.
Governments are in the flim-flam business. Pared down to the bare essentials, governments can be very useful in passing and enforcing a small number of very basic laws.
The present state of affairs seems like an episode of The Twilight Zone, with the unfortunate twist that this is not a television show; it’s an artificially delayed reality.
Jeff Thomas’s article parallels the decline of the Roman Empire with current economic trends. He highlights how excessive taxation and government spending led to economic migration and deterioration in Rome. The same issues, he argues, are evident today with increasing entitlements, debt, and restrictions. Early exiters from these systems typically fare better.
Jeff Thomas’ article uses the “boiling frog” fable to illustrate how gradual removal of freedoms through media campaigns can lead Americans to willingly diminish their own rights, particularly regarding the Second Amendment. He warns that manipulating public opinion could ultimately result in a Constitutional Review that would undermine the Constitution and increase government power.
Most people in the West are familiar with the Biblical story of Moses. In this tale, a spiritual leader, chosen by God, leads his people out of Egypt to the promised land.
For millennia, political leaders have been in the practice of altering, confusing and even obliterating the truth, when possible.
An Empire Self-Destructs.
Article by: Jeff Thomas.
The US has reached the classic stage when it has become a reckless bully and its support structure of allies has begun to de-couple as a result.
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