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This article criticizes the historical interpretations of Murray Rothbard, arguing that his views, as reprinted by Infowars for July 4 propaganda, are a revisionist and fabricated rewriting of history. The author contends that Rothbard wrongly portrays the American Revolution and subsequent American history as a struggle against feudalism and for libertarian ideals, when in reality, the founding fathers were the ruling class themselves, and institutions like the East India Company continued to hold power. The author refutes Rothbard’s claims about the Jeffersonian and Jacksonian movements advocating for minimal government, arguing that democracy was largely a facade controlled by bankers and that government was smaller only due to the country’s size.

The author also disputes Rothbard’s view of the Federalists, Jackson, and Van Buren, calling their actions “fascist” and their opposition to banks and slavery mere posturing. Rothbard’s assertion that America has a deep libertarian tradition is dismissed as mere political rhetoric, with the author citing the public’s compliance during the Covid-19 pandemic and an incident at a Taos public park as evidence of a lack of “feisty individualism.” The article further claims that the Libertarian Party’s growth in the 1970s was due to CIA infiltration, and that liberalism was co-opted and renamed to mislead people into thinking they were conservatives.

The author criticizes Rothbard’s analysis of the shift in power in the late 19th century, arguing that the new beneficiaries of power were essentially the same as the old ones, with manufacturers merely replacing privileged merchants. Key elements like “Intelligence” and the Phoenician Navy are noted as conspicuously absent from Rothbard’s analysis. The author suggests that the left was intentionally infiltrated and “detoothed,” and that Socialism was a fascist creation to replace Liberalism.

The article also critiques Alex Jones for similar historical omissions and for his polls on intelligence agencies, suggesting it’s a test of his audience’s belief in mainstream narratives. The author states that intelligence agencies like the FBI and CIA are scapegoats, with the real power lying elsewhere, particularly the Pentagon and Air Force. The Democratic Party is described as a front for various arms of the East India Company, with no genuine interest in democracy or liberalism, and its leadership by “cloaked nobles.”

The author questions the authenticity of Rothbard’s libertarian stance, suggesting he was “controlled opposition” and connected to the Phoenician Navy himself, evidenced by his full name and perceived connections to the Cato Institute and Koch Institute, founded by the Kochs. The author argues that organizations like the Cato Institute are not truly libertarian but rather seek freedom to exploit and manipulate. The article concludes by asserting that the current political landscape, including the Green Party and Bernie Sanders, offers no salvation, as wealthy individuals or groups from specific backgrounds are unlikely to represent the public’s interests. The core message is that people must defend their own rights against these powerful and deceitful entities. The author explicitly states that neither major party is liberal and that the wealthy control both, prioritizing their own hegemony over the public’s well-being.

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This article critiques Murray Rothbard’s historical revisionism, particularly his interpretations of American history and libertarianism, as propagated by Infowars for July 4 propaganda. The author argues Rothbard misrepresents the American Revolution, founding fathers, and subsequent political movements, accusing him of fabricating history rather than reinterpreting it. The piece asserts that power structures, like the East India Company, remained in place, and that key figures and movements were not genuinely libertarian. The author highlights a perceived decline in American individualism, citing public compliance during the Covid-19 pandemic and a specific incident in Taos. Furthermore, the article suggests the Libertarian Party was infiltrated by the CIA and that liberalism itself was co-opted. Rothbard’s analysis of historical power shifts is dismissed as superficial, and the author posits that hidden forces, including the Phoenician Navy and Intelligence agencies, are the true drivers of events, with Socialism being a manufactured tool of fascism. Alex Jones is also criticized for similar historical omissions and for his role in disseminating these narratives. The author views both the Democratic Party and Republican Party as fronts for the wealthy elite, lacking genuine liberal or populist intent, and suggests that current political alternatives like the Green Party and Bernie Sanders are not genuine saviors, emphasizing that individuals must defend their own rights against these entrenched powers.

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