“The Power to Control”: A provocative examination of elite influence in America

• Tom Pane’s book begins 10,000 years ago with the advent of agriculture, arguing that private land ownership marked the beginning of true inequality, leading to the accumulation of wealth and political power by a tiny fraction of the population.
• Pane challenges the traditional narrative of the American Revolution, suggesting it was a strategic move by wealthy elites to break from British control to better serve their own interests, rather than a fight for universal freedom and equality.
• The author argues that the education system is designed not to foster critical thinking but to produce obedient workers, indoctrinating children from a young age to follow rules and compete, rather than question authority or challenge the status quo.
• Pane contends that the media serves as a mouthpiece for the elite, shaping public perceptions and maintaining compliance through the strategic use of fear – whether it’s the fear of terrorism, economic collapse or social unrest.
• The book asserts that the United States is a plutocracy, with real decisions made by a small group of elites who prioritize their wealth and power. The two-party political system is described as a facade and corporations are seen as the new monarchs, dictating policy and controlling information.

In a bold and unsettling exploration of history and power, author Tom Pane’s “The Power To Control: How the Elite Conspire Against You” challenges readers to rethink the foundations of American democracy.

The first in the “Deconstructing America” series, this book peels back the layers of historical narratives to reveal a system where a tiny fraction of the population has consistently held and manipulated power for their own benefit. Released in 2023, Pane’s work is a critical examination of how the elite have shaped society and continue to control it through various mechanisms, from the dawn of civilization to the modern corporate state.

Pane’s book begins 10,000 years ago, at the advent of agriculture, when the concept of private land ownership first took root. He argues that this marked the beginning of true inequality.

This concentration of wealth and power has only intensified over time, leading to the world we see today, where a mere fraction of the population holds disproportionate influence.
One of the most provocative aspects of Pane’s argument is his re-examination of the American Revolution. He contends that what is often celebrated as a fight for freedom and equality was, in fact, a strategic move by a group of wealthy elites who sought to break free from British control to better serve their own interests.

“The Founding Fathers, he suggests, weren’t just visionary leaders; they were savvy businessmen who saw an opportunity to consolidate power and wealth,” Pane notes.

This perspective challenges the traditional narrative and casts the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution in a new light. Pane argues that these documents, while appealing to the ideals of freedom and equality, were primarily crafted to legitimize a new ruling class, one that excluded women, slaves and the poor.

According to Pane, these elites use multifaceted and insidious methods to maintain their grip on power. He outlines a strategy that includes indoctrination, conditioning and the strategic use of fear. Education, for instance, is not designed to foster critical thinking but to produce obedient workers.

“Our schools are not designed to create critical thinkers, but rather obedient workers,” Pane asserts. “From a young age, we’re taught to memorize facts, follow rules and compete with each other, rather than question authority or challenge the status quo.”

The media, Pane argues, serves as a mouthpiece for the elite, promoting narratives that serve their interests.
“The media, he says, is a tool used to shape our perceptions and keep us in line,” Pane states. “Whether it’s the fear of terrorism, economic collapse or social unrest, these threats are often exaggerated or manufactured to keep us compliant.”

This fear is then used to justify increased surveillance, military spending and the erosion of civil liberties, all of which serve to consolidate power in the hands of the few. Perhaps the most unsettling of Pane’s claims is his assertion that the United States is not a true democracy but a plutocracy – a government run by the wealthy, for the wealthy.

Corporate lobbyists, the revolving door between government and big business and the lack of genuine representation for the average citizen are all evidence of this plutocratic system.

The two-party political system, Pane suggests, is a facade designed to give the illusion of choice, while both parties are beholden to the same corporate interests. Pane introduces the concept of the “Corporate State,” a system where corporations wield immense power and influence over government and society.

“Corporations have become the new monarchs, dictating policy, shaping public opinion and controlling the flow of information,” Pane argues. This, he says, is the true nature of the modern American state, where the interests of the corporate elite take precedence over the populace’s well-being.

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