The Total State

How Liberal Democracies Become Tyrannies

De: Auron MacIntyre

Narrado por: Terrance Bayes

The Total State pulls back the veil on the new American authoritarianism and why the same system of liberal democracy we say we cherish may have led us to our present state

The modern United States is a nation full of censorship, lockdowns, riots, and political persecution. How did the land of the free become a surveillance state terrified of COVID and ruled by unaccountable bureaucrats? As a journalist, Auron MacIntyre witnessed firsthand the manipulation of news events, the bias of the press, and the relentless assault on truth during the Donald Trump presidency. Yet, it wasn't until the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 that his worldview was irrevocably shaken. The emergency measures and unchecked power wielded by authorities revealed a dark underbelly that defied the constitutional safeguards he had always believed in.

The Total State delves into the core of MacIntyre's ideological crisis, exploring the erosion of individual liberties in the name of public health and the new brand of American authoritarianism that revealed itself under a state of emergency.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of thinkers outside the mainstream, MacIntyre questions the narrative that has been ingrained in our political discourse. What if democracy doesn’t limit government but instead helps it to expand? What if the Constitution failed to restrain power as intended?

The Total State doesn't offer easy answers, but it poses essential questions about the trajectory of our nation. MacIntyre meticulously examines the forces that have shaped our current reality, urging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about the state of our democracy and individual freedom. This thought-provoking exploration is a call to action, encouraging listeners to understand the roots of our present predicament and contemplate the challenging path forward.

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Spot On Analysis

No matter what side of the political spectrum you're on, it's hard to disagree with the analysis that The Total State provides. For most people, it comes off as dystopian. For others that are happy with the current state of institutions and their extreme leftward slants, you may feel called out. But at least you'll better understand why you think what you think and how you began to think it. Brilliant observations.

Great message for conservatives

Realist analysis of our time. Read this if you want to know what happened to your country and what to do about it.

Required Political Reading for All

In this debut novel, Auron does a masterful job at distilling older and timeless political theory in a very down-to-earth way. Definitely a required piece for anyone interested in political theory.

The Real Benedict Option

The last chapter comes courtesy of Dave Greene, theft is the highest form of flattery 😂👌🏻

Fantastic Book!

what a great book. It offers a cogent and clear picture of what went wrong in America.