The Looming Shadow of Governmental Power
In a recent piece, author Gary D. Barnett raises concerns about the 'alternative media', suggesting it has fallen short of its potential role as a critic of the State and politicians. Barnett argues that major figures in this sphere, such as Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, Alex Jones, Russell Brand, and self-proclaimed libertarians, have become political grandstanders, picking sides between red and blue instead of calling out the State and politicians on both sides.
Barnett expresses confusion over the human tendency to seek a lord and master, and laments that the 'alternative media' is not living up to its supposed anti-establishment ideals. He believes that if these figures were legitimate, they would hold the State and politicians accountable, rather than becoming political cheerleaders.
The author also predicts more 'fake assassination' attempts against Trump and more claims about violence having no place in America from Harris. He suggests that supporters of both candidates are affected by this, but the Trump gang leads in the 'alternative' arena.
Barnett's concerns echo those of H.L. Mencken, who noted that as democracy progresses, the office of the president increasingly represents the inner soul of the people. Mencken predicted that a downright moron would eventually occupy the White House. Barnett implies that the current and future ruling idiots are the most moronic to date.
The author also points out that the 'alternative media' has morphed into an offshoot of the mainstream media, and that the concept of government and governance is often associated with evil, rule, slavery, totalitarianism, hate, and death. He implies that the 'alternative media' figures stump for one side or the other, presenting a display of deception.
Representative government is often seen as a political myth designed to conceal the dominance of a self-selected, self-perpetuating, and self-serving traditional ruling class. This observation, attributed to Giuseppe Prezzolini, underscores Barnett's argument that the 'alternative media' is not effectively challenging the political status quo.
In conclusion, Barnett's article raises important questions about the role and effectiveness of the 'alternative media' in holding politicians accountable and challenging the political status quo. It serves as a call to action for these figures to live up to their anti-establishment ideals and provide the critical analysis and commentary that the public needs and deserves.
- Barnett's article inquires about the 'alternative media's' failure to serve as a critic of the State and politicians, questioning its adherence to anti-establishment ideals.
- The author suggests that 'alternative media' figures like Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, Alex Jones, Russell Brand, and self-proclaimed libertarians have fallen short by becoming political grandstanders in the realm of 'war-and-conflicts', 'politics', 'general-news', and 'crime-and-justice'.
- Barnett's concerns parallel those of H.L. Mencken, who anticipated the rise of a moron in the White House, likening the current and future rulers to the most moronic yet.
- In the conclusion, Barnett emphasizes the need for 'alternative media' figures to live up to their role in providing critical analysis and commentary on the State and politicians, thus serving the public's need for truth and freedom.
