Ep 77: Reck the Regime with Dr. Michael Rectenwald

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Enjoy this episode? Please share it with at least ONE friend who you think needs to hear it! In this episode of The Way Forward, Alec engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Michael Rectenwald, a former Marxist turned civil and economic libertarian. Dr. Rectenwald shares his journey from embracing Marxist and leftist ideologies to his transformation in 2017, shedding light on his views on various socio-economic and political topics.   Key Discussion Points:  Transformation from Marxism: Dr. Rectenwald delves into his ideological evolution, highlighting the breakdown of his views on Marxist and leftist ideologies that led to his transformation into a civil and economic libertarian.  Labor Theory of Value: He defines the Labor Theory of Value and discusses his viewpoints on corporate law, advocating for its abolishment altogether.  Libertarianism vs. Conservatism: The differences in beliefs between libertarianism and conservatism are explored, touching upon topics like border control and freedom-oriented candidates.  Economic Stability and Collapse: The discussion extends to economic stability and collapse, with Dr. Rectenwald providing insights into his perspectives on private banking, taxation, and the IRS.  Agents of the State: Natural healing and the role of agents of the state are debated, including discussions on RFK Jr. and his views on addressing societal issues.  Pyramid of Power: Dr. Rectenwald sheds light on the concept of the pyramid of power, with bankers at the top, and discusses the notion of the United States being a corporation under the City of London.   About Dr. Michael Rectenwald:  Dr. Michael Rectenwald is the author of twelve books and a distinguished fellow at Hillsdale College. He holds a Ph.D. in Literary and Cultural Studies from Carnegie Mellon University and has taught at prestigious institutions such as NYU, Duke University, and Carnegie Mellon University.  A former Marxist, Dr. Rectenwald is now a champion of liberty, opposing all forms of totalitarianism and political authoritarianism, including socialism-communism, fascism, political correctness, and "woke" ideology.   For more information about Dr. Rectenwald and his work, follow him on X: https://twitter.com/RecTheRegime or visit his website: Rectheregime.com    The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: NEW BIOLOGY CLINIC: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic’s motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. 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This information is presented in the spirit of service for all.*   0:00 - Reck the Regime 9:40 - Marxism to Libertarianism 17:07 - Why Marxist and Leftist Ideology Fell Apart 25:50 - Labor Theory of Value  31:37 - Core Tenants vs Conservatives Views  37:27 - Border Control Views 43:11 - Taxation and Extortion 49:41 - False Scarcity Amongst Governmentalities  56:38 - Federal Reserve and IRS Real Functions, If Any.......  1:02:20 - Where Are We Headed?   1:11:50 - Dissolving Conditioning  1:19:53 - Other Candidates Views Government Money to Support Israel  1:23:05 - True Presidential Power  1:27:10 - Purpose of Birth Certificate and Social Security Number  1:34:15 - Remedies to Revoke Govern  1:40:27 - Closing Thoughts