July 18, 2024
Only the voluntaryist approach can abolish political violence.
Following the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, we delve into the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and Carl Schmitt to expose how their ideas perpetuate cycles of fear leading to violence — even today.
This powerful discussion not only critiques these enduring influences but also advocates for the principle of Human Respect as the antidote to all – yes, ALL – political violence.
We’ve titled this episode “The Assassination of Human Respect.”
OR…
Fear or Respect?
What if we could demonstrate to you that politics is rooted in FEAR, and that fear is a subjective state – a paranoia of the mind?
What if we explained how the leading historical advocates of statism built their entire political philosophy on a Conflict Machine?
On the other hand, we can prove that non-violence and human flourishing work better because…
There’s a principle grounded in reality…
That everyone can see and agree with…
That eliminates the need for politics!
Do you want to know what that powerful principle is?
By watching or listening to this episode, you’ll also…
- Understand the difference between Governance and State
- See how politics is really a Conflict Machine, and how it inherently creates division.
And we conclude with three gracepoints, including one harrowing (and hopefully convicting) way that our personal attitudes influence others.
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ZAP The State and have a nice day,
Jim Babka
Host, Gracearchy with Jim Babka
Co-creator, Zero Aggression Project
Jim Babka is the Zero Aggression Project co-creator. Yet the views expressed in the show are not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project (Downsize DC Foundation).