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 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: Differences in beliefs between libertarianism and conservatism are explored, touching upon topics like border control and freedom-oriented candidates.
Economic Stability and Collapse: Dr. Rectenwald provides insights into his perspectives on private banking, taxation, and the IRS, discussing economic stability and collapse.
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