Explaining “Stakeholder Capitalism” to Idiots

The convenient label of “fascism” is a term recklessly hurled at anyone who dares to challenge the narrative, without so much as a cursory understanding of its true meaning.

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Giovanni Gentile, the Italian philosopher, defined fascism as “corporatism,” a merger of state and corporate power. Benito Mussolini would later claim the quote as his own, but the significance lies in its exposure of fascism's true purpose: a symbiotic relationship between the state and corporate interests.

Meanwhile, the left, in their self-imposed infinite wisdom, sees fit to brand conservatives and libertarians as “fascists” for their alleged transgressions against the sacred cows of overreaching government. The irony, of course, is that fascism's roots are deeply entrenched in leftist ideologies and thinkers.

Mussolini, the erstwhile socialist, was a card-carrying member of the party, enamored with the works of Karl Marx. His divergence from socialism stemmed from his disagreement over neutrality during World War I, leading him to champion a toxic blend of socialism and nationalism - the very essence of fascism. And let's not forget Adolf Hitler, another socialist and Marx admirer, who similarly espoused a nationalist variant of socialism.

The similarities between Marx, communists, and fascists are striking, with nationalism being one of the few points of divergence. It's almost as if the left is attempting to deflect attention from their own ideological culpability in the rise of fascism. By carelessly tossing around the “fascist” label, they hope to discredit their opponents and obscure the uncomfortable truth: that fascism is, in fact, a bastard child of leftist thought.

The naivety of Marx's optimism is almost humorous. In the Communist Manifesto, he waxed poetic about the erosion of national boundaries, courtesy of the bourgeoisie's relentless pursuit of profit.

“National differences and antagonisms between peoples are already tending to disappear more and more,” he declared, as if the homogenization of cultures was a desirable outcome. The development of a world market, free trade, and industrial uniformity were, in his view, harbingers of a utopian future.

But what's truly revealing is Marx's enthusiasm for corporate power as a means to an end. He saw joint-stock companies and the credit system as “The abolition of the capitalist mode of production within the capitalist mode of production itself." In other words, corporations were merely a stepping stone towards a socialist paradise, where the free market would wither away. The irony, of course, is that this vision is eerily reminiscent of fascist ideology, where the state and corporate interests converge to form a behemoth of control.

The left's fetishization of corporate power is a curious thing, isn't it? They decry the evils of capitalism, yet simultaneously celebrate the concentration of power in the hands of a few megacorporations. The end result, whether by design or coincidence, is a globalist ideology that seeks to erase cultural separation and individuality. And we're supposed to believe this is progress?

Globalism; a utopian dream of a single, harmonious hive mind, where individuality is but a distant memory. For this monolithic system to thrive, choice must be eradicated, and the left has eagerly partnered with corporate oligarchs to bring this dystopian vision to life. The days of anti-corporate progressivism are but a relic of the past; today, they revel in corporate dominance, as long as it serves their ideological agenda.

This alliance is rooted in the very fascism they claim to abhor. Mussolini's ideology has evolved, rebranded as “Stakeholder Capitalism” (SHC), a euphemism for a system where corporations, in tandem with globalist bureaucrats, assume responsibility for the entire world. The goal is an ideological monopoly, where major corporations operate as a single, unified entity, driven by a collectivist ideology that brooks no opposition.

The notion that this is a benevolent system, designed to benefit humanity, is a farce. It's totalitarianism, and the left, knowingly or not, and in their zeal to impose their vision on the world, is complicit in this grandest of all crimes.

“Stakeholder Capitalism” has famously been peddled by the World Economic Forum and its former chief architect, Klaus Schwab. The WEF's sanitized definition of SHC is a farce: “a form of capitalism that prioritizes long-term value creation by considering the needs of all stakeholders and society at large.”

“The most important characteristic of the stakeholder model today is that the stakes of our system are now more clearly global. Economies, societies, and the environment are more closely linked to each other now than 50 years ago. The model we present here is therefore fundamentally global in nature, and the two primary stakeholders are as well. … What was once seen as externalities in national economic policy making and individual corporate decision making will now need to be incorporated or internalized in the operations of every government, company, community, and individual. The planet is thus the center of the global economic system, and its health should be optimized in the decisions made by all other stakeholders.”—Klaus Schwab

The Stakeholder Capitalism concept is a masterclass in deception, creating the illusion of “business democracy” where corporations are held accountable by the public. In reality, it's just an attempt to consolidate power, with corporations dictating what's acceptable to think and do, and governments serving as their enforcers. The public is reduced to spectators, forced to comply with the corporate agenda or face the consequences.

These corporations hide behind the shield of “private property” and business rights, exploiting a fundamental principle of conservatism and the US Constitution to control society without accountability. It's a clever trick, really - using the very ideals meant to protect individual freedom to justify corporate tyranny. It’s a deliberate ploy to subvert democracy.

The truth is, corporations are inherently socialist entities, created through government charter and granted legal personhood and special protections. They are not free market entities, as Adam Smith, the father of free market ideology, recognized. In fact, Smith saw corporations as destructive and prone to monopoly, a threat to genuine competition and innovation.

As long as they receive government handouts, bailouts, and stimulus packages, corporations should not enjoy the same private property protections as genuine businesses. They are parasitic creations, alien to the natural business world, and in a truly free society, they would be dismantled to prevent authoritarian outcomes.

The notion of Stakeholder Capitalism is an affront to reason, assuming that corporate leaders possess the wisdom and objectivity to transcend their business interests and dictate social and political agendas. This is nothing short of a power grab, with corporations already wreaking havoc in their attempts to expand their influence. The end game is a dystopian nightmare of open corporate governance, where unelected elites dictate the terms of our existence.

We've already seen the devastating consequences of this corporate-political fascism in action. Big Tech's censorship of conservative and liberty-minded voices showcases the dangers of unchecked corporate power.

The collusion between tech giants and government agencies, such as the Biden Administration and the DHS, to silence dissenting voices is another example of this fascist alliance. And let's not forget the corporate-backed destruction of conservative social media platforms like Parler, a blatant attempt to stifle competition and suppress opposing viewpoints.

The ESG loan scheme, funded by corporate behemoths like Blackrock and globalist non-profits like the Rockefeller Foundation, is another insidious example of this corporate fascism. If all lenders adopt ESG loan practices, individuals and businesses will be forced to conform to leftist social ideologies and dubious environmental claims just to access credit.

This is a monetary incentive designed to keep the masses in line, a tool of social control wielded by corporate elites to crush political opposition to globalism. If left unchecked, ESG could eradicate political dissent in a single generation, paving the way for a totalitarian corporate state.

The Council for Inclusive Capitalism, a supposed paragon of virtue and progress, is nothing more than an attempt at establishing a global oligarchy. This so-called “coalition” between the world's financial elite, politicians, and even religious leaders like Pope Francis, is a brazen expression of crony capitalism, seeking to consolidate power and control under the guise of social responsibility.

They call it “The Guardians,” a global council comprised of corporations, further solidifying the stranglehold of the moneyed interests on the world's population.

Klaus Schwab gleefully speaks of global crises as the “opportunity” to usher in Stakeholder Capitalism through an agenda he calls “The Great Reset.” In essence, Schwab believes that widespread fear and desperation must be instilled (or manufactured) to rapidly implement the SHC framework.

The globalists are operating under a shrinking timeline, increasingly revealing their true intentions. Their haste is likely due to an understanding that if they proceed too slowly, the public will have ample time to mount a resistance against their nefarious plans.

To divert attention from their true objectives, the globalists employ a variety of tactics, including manufacturing distractions and scapegoats. They attempt to turn the public against one another, pointing fingers at Russia, China, and even leftist groups.

In turn, they encourage these groups to blame the liberty-minded populace for the world's problems. The globalists do not hesitate to incite war, labeling their opponents as insurrectionists, terrorists, or saboteurs. These accusations, however, are mere smokescreens, intended to obfuscate the true culprits behind the world's turmoil.

When the puppet masters at the top are finally held accountable, the truth will emerge. Only then will we be able to distinguish between the heroes, the villains, and the fools. Only then can we begin to rebuild, with genuine freedom as our guiding principle.

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