In a thought-provoking comparison, Jon Fleischman draws parallels between J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and modern-day politics in Washington, D.C. Fleischman likens the expansive power of big government to the corrupting influence of the One Ring, highlighting how politicians believe they can harness this power for good but are blind to its inevitable corruption.
He points out that just like the One Ring promises control over Middle-earth, the allure of big government lies in the vision of a better world with poverty erased, markets tamed, and society perfected. However, much like the Ring, the instruments of big government such as taxes, tariffs, and regulations warp their intended purpose and erode the very freedoms they claim to safeguard.
Fleischman argues that taxes, tariffs, and regulations may be initially presented as forces for good, but they ultimately consolidate power and diminish individual liberties. He warns against the growth of government, which he compares to the temptation to wield the One Ring for political gain.
Drawing on characters like Gandalf and Galadriel, who reject the corrupting power of the One Ring, Fleischman calls for a return to the Founding Fathers’ vision of limited government to prevent the seductive pull of control. By casting off the false promise of big government, he suggests that America can free itself from tyranny and restore power to the people. In echoing Frodo’s journey to destroy the Ring, Fleischman advocates for dismantling mechanisms of government overreach to preserve liberty and rise above the allure of power.
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