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Geopolitics & Empire
Ned Ryun: Disrupting the Progressive, Utopian, & Totalitarian American Leviathan
Sep 25, 2024
Ned Ryun, an author and political thinker, delves into the themes of his new book, 'American Leviathan.' He passionately critiques the rise of the administrative state and its threat to personal freedoms. Ryun connects the dots between progressive ideologies and their historical roots in eugenics, warning against the repetition of such cycles. He urges listeners to dismantle the surveillance state and advocates for a restoration of genuine representation to combat the increasing authoritarianism in America.
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- The evolution of the administrative state represents a shift from representative democracy to an oligarchy, endangering individual freedoms.
- To combat the authoritarian trends of the administrative state, a concerted political response aimed at restoring accountability and governance for the people is essential.
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The Rise of the Administrative State
The administrative state has gradually distanced itself from the principles of representative democracy, evolving into an oligarchy of experts who believe they should dictate policy without constitutional constraints. This shift began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when progressives rejected the moral authority of the U.S. Constitution in favor of bureaucratic governance by an educated elite. As the administrative state consolidated power, it became less accountable to the public, transforming governance into a mechanism that prioritizes the will of this elite over the needs of ordinary citizens. The result is a political environment where elected officials often yield authority to unelected bureaucrats, leading to a disconnect between government actions and the interests of the American populace.
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