The so-called #NationState is NOT a nation, but an Orwellian construct, based on lies, deceit & a regime of rewards & intimidation. It's a mercenary #PatronState deceitfully posing as a nation, in order to legitimise itself, its ruling elites & the POWER they wield & abuse.
I'm just stating what anarchists have long known.
But unlike anarchists, I'm not suggesting that we should try to tear it down, because despite its failings, we ALL depend on it - not just the elites - at the very least, to enforce the rule of law & non-violence.
But unlike anarchists, I'm not suggesting that we should try to tear it down, because despite its failings, we ALL depend on it - not just the elites - at the very least, to enforce the rule of law & non-violence.
We can't do away with the state, or #BigBrother, but can only reform it, so that instead of serving society's self-exploitation & ultimate self-destruction, it serves its self-realisation & long-term survival instead.
https://twitter.com/rogerahicks/status/1245600212111872002?s=20
However, in order to radically reform the state, we need a much better understanding of it than currently provided by political scientists & other academics, who are massively inclined to rationalise it (largely subconsciously) to suit their self-interests & prejudices.
I have a much better understanding of the state than political scientists do, for the simply reason that I am not as ideologically or professionally beholden to it as they are. I don't have a professorship to worry about losing or failing to acquire. 
Notwithstanding my criticisms, I do not want to make enemies of political scientists or any other academics. Quite the contrary, I want to win them over as friends & allies, because their academic authority & cooperation in effecting radical reform of the state is essential.
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