Archive for the 'Oligarchy'

• An Interesting “Collapse” Hypothetical

July 29th, 2010 by zen

Posted in 21st century, America, barack obama, business, capitalism, democracy, democratic party, economic determinism, economics, futurism, government, ideas, intellectuals, Oligarchy, politics, Republic, republican party, rule-sets | 26 comments

• Angelo Codevilla – America’s Milovan Djilas

July 20th, 2010 by zen

Posted in 21st century, academia, America, analytic, cold war, culture, democracy, democratic party, government, history, ideas, intellectuals, legitimacy, Oligarchy, philosophy, politics, reform, Republic, republican party, revolution, social science, society, state failure, theory | 19 comments

• When in Rome….

July 16th, 2010 by zen

Posted in 21st century, academia, America, analogy, ancient history, army, conspiracy, democracy, democratic party, dictator, Failed State, futurism, government, history, ideas, intellectuals, julius caesar, leadership, legitimacy, military, military history, Oligarchy, politics, reform, Republic, republican party, revolution, rule-sets, scenario, senate, society, state failure, Uncategorized, warriors | 20 comments

• Tax Farming You to Help Wall Street Get Richer

June 18th, 2010 by zen

Posted in 21st century, conspiracy, corporations, criminals, democratic party, economics, government, Oligarchy, politics, republican party, state failure | Comments Off on Tax Farming You to Help Wall Street Get Richer

• A Few Thoughts on Data Aggregation

May 17th, 2010 by zen

Posted in 21st century, America, conspiracy, democratic party, dystopia, freedom, government, IC, intelligence, Liberalism, liberty, Mexico, Oligarchy, politics, reform, Republic, rule-sets, senate, society, state failure, terrorism | 11 comments