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  1. Tolkien R.R.J

    Let’s Play Monopoly: Capitalist vs Socialist

    Let’s Play Monopoly: Capitalist vs Socialist By Jeb Smith https://www.thepostil.com/capitalist-vs-socialist/ Socialism and capitalism are not at war with each other—they are in cahoots with each other. They have formed that unholy alliance, the servile state—big government propped up by big...
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    Democracy cannot lead to self governance

    Democracy cannot lead to self governance Democracy Cannot Lead to Self-Governance | The Libertarian Institute
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    Make America a Monarchy Again

    My latest article is addressed to the "No King" protestors. Titled "Make America a Monarchy Again" https://www.rutlandherald.com/opinion/commentary/smith-make-america-a-monarchy-again/article_51c7afeb-76fc-405b-aa6d-c7c820ad44a2.html#tncms-source=login
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    Redefining The Middle Ages

    Part one (of two) I seek to argue the Middle Ages proper ended during the 14th century. The 14th century was the most transformative since the B.C/A.D divide and placed us on the path to modernity. This article explores the changes in the treatment of women, heretics, and witches, along with...
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    Coercion, Self-Governance, and Democracy

    My latest shows that democracy destroys what it claims to provide, self-governance. https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/coercion-self-governance-and-democracy/
  6. Tolkien R.R.J

    Anarcho-monarchist Kingdom of America

    My proposal for instituting a decentralized anarcho-monarchist form of kingship in America that would provide self-governance to all. Achieving Self Governance in America: Anarcho-Monarchist Kingdom of America – The Postil Magazine
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    Missing Monarchy Relapsed With Sensus Fidilum Press

    I am thrilled to announce that my book, Missing Monarchy, will now be published by Sensus Fidelium Press!!! This will enable it to reach a wider audience and be available at brick-and-mortar stores. It is still available at Amazon and other major online retailers; however, you can support a...
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    Biblical Governance and The American Right

    My article delves into the contradiction between the "American Christian Right" and Biblical governance. If they want to have a Biblical government, they must distance themselves from the Republican agenda and adopt more libertarian polices. Biblical Governance | Libertarian Christian Institute
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    Does the Bible Teach Blind Obedience to the State?

    My latest article in The Libertarian Christian Institute provides many examples of Biblical prophets, leaders, warriors, and men and women inspired by God to rebel or overthrow tyrants. It shows that Jesus celebrated such acts. A response is also given to the common saying of docile Christians...
  10. Tolkien R.R.J

    Achieving Self-Governance For Every American by Jeb Smith

    My proposal outlines how to start implementing self-governing areas in America, providing an opportunity for all who desire it to achieve it. Achieving Self-Governance For Every American by Jeb Smith https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/achieving-self-governance-for-every-american/
  11. Tolkien R.R.J

    Big Government, Big War: A Lesson from Feudal Europe

    Big Government, Big War: A Lesson from Feudal Europe https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/big-government-big-war-a-lesson-from-feudal-europe/ Ancient Rome’s high tax rates enabled maintenance of larger professional armies than were possible in the Middle Ages. Rome partially conquered the...
  12. Tolkien R.R.J

    Decentralization- and One Majority to Rule Them All

    My first article was published with The Libertarian Institute, "One Majority to Rule Them All." One Majority to Rule Them All | The Libertarian Institute Decentralization, or localism, is based first on the extended family or household; when grouped with other clans, this became a locality...
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    Christian Themes in Middle-earth

    https://fellowdustmag.com/2025/03/10/christian-themes-in-middle-earth/ The first in a series on Christian influences on Tolkien's work was published in Fellowship and Fairydust Magazine. Christian Themes in Middle-earth – Fellowship & Fairydust What You Meant for Evil God Meant for Good - More...
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    Distributism

    My short piece on Distributism Smith: Distributism | Commentary | rutlandherald.com Unlike capitalism and socialism, which centralize power in national political parties and their corporate allies in D.C., distributism seeks to localize economic and political power. Its aim is to disperse...
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    Biblical Taxation

    Letter to the editor Letters: Measles sins of omission, Balint’s hypocrisy, and Biblical taxation - Vermont Daily Chronicle Biblical law severely limits rulers’ power. Much of what the American government does today under the Constitution would not be within its jurisdiction were Biblical law...
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    Biblical Justice

    Short letter to the editor https://vermontdailychronicle.com/letters-smith-on-biblical-justice-lanese-on-elected-officials-ignoring-constituents/ Under Biblical law, the tax-funded prison system would be eliminated and swift justice reinstated, and measures against perjury and false accusations...
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    Missing Catholicism: What Evangelicals get Wrong About Catholic Teaching of Salvation

    Missing Catholicism: What Evangelicals Get Wrong about Catholic Teaching of Salvation By Jeb Smith / March 1, 2025 Missing Catholicism: What Evangelicals Get Wrong about Catholic Teaching of Salvation – The Postil Magazine
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    Was George B McClellan the Most Underrated General of the U.S. Civil War?

    My latest! Was George B McClellan the Most Underrated General of the U.S. Civil War? Was George B McClellan the Most Underrated General of the U.S. Civil War? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
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    Was the Medieval Church the Same as the Modern Catholic church?

    My first article published on Medieval Archives. Was the medieval Church the same as the modern Catholic one
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    Is Evangelical Criticism of the Medieval Church Just?

    My thought is that the Medieval Church was far more productive then modern. https://www.thepostil.com/evangelical-criticism-of-medieval-church/
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