Stop Fighting Your Neighbor: The Mechanics of State Power and How to Opt Out
https://mises.org/mises-wire/stop-fighting-your-neighbor-mechanics-state-power-and-how-opt-out

By Michael Matulef
> The modern state doesn’t get its power from the consent of the governed. Instead, it creates crises and then uses coercion to demand obedience.

I thought Michael was on SN, but I couldn't find his nym. He's definitely on nostr, though: @Michael Matulef

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