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‘Wake up!’ – the myth of sleeping populism

18th March 2024 Going Postal 0

Introduction We often see an idea being expressed by those on the right that the people will eventually ‘wake up’. Or, we are told that there are clear signs that people are already ‘waking up’ [more…]

Authoritarianism

The Elite Theory of Power

7th April 2022 Going Postal 0

“Power is not a means; it is an end.” – O’Brien, George Orwell, 1984. “Only power can control power.” James Burnham, The Machiavellians In this essay, I will attempt to summarise the elite theory of [more…]

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Money, Corruption and Power: The Stolen Elections of Lyndon Johnson – Part 4

16th December 2020 The Black Swan 0

“[Johnson had] the utter inability to comprehend the questions of morality or ethics raised by his actions, an utter inability to feel that there was even a possibility that he had violated accepted standards of [more…]

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Money, Corruption and Power: The Stolen Elections of Lyndon Johnson – Part 3

9th December 2020 The Black Swan 0

“The number of votes at the patrónes’ command was not necessarily limited by the number of eligible voters. Since voters over the age of sixty were not required to pay poll taxes, and since poll [more…]

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Money, Corruption and Power: The Stolen Elections of Lyndon Johnson – Part 2

2nd December 2020 The Black Swan 0

“The power of money was less ephemeral than power based on elections or individuals. It could last as long as the money lasted, exerting its effect not only on an incumbent but on his successors. [more…]

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Money, Corruption and Power: The Stolen Elections of Lyndon Johnson – Part 1

25th November 2020 The Black Swan 0

  “I do understand power, whatever else may be said about me. I know where to look for it, and how to use it.” – Lyndon Johnson [The Years of Lyndon Johnson: Volume 3: Master [more…]

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