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Here's your latest episode from the The Advocates for Self Government CiVL News Roundup produced by CiVL.com.
This episode examines how power protects those who abuse it, from historical figures to modern political and economic decisions. It also explores philosophical underpinnings of self-governance and the importance of founding principles.
• Gilles de Rais, a French nobleman, was history's first recorded serial killer, highlighting how power enables impunity.
• Howard Schultz moved from Seattle to Miami after Washington state passed a 9.9% wealth tax on high earners.
• Max Borders emphasizes the Declaration of Independence's "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" as foundational principles.
• A philosophical look at self-governance suggests that controlling others stems from personal insecurity and a lack of self-trust.
• Britain faces economic stagnation with high taxes, high debt, and modest 1.5% growth, normalizing underperformance.
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