Murray Rothbard was known as the state's greatest living enemy, and this is his most succinct and powerful statement on the topic, an "Exhibit A" in how he came to wear that designation proudly. He explains what a state is and what it is not, according to his own ideological vision. His shows how it…
Following Franz Oppenheimer and Albert Jay Nock, Rothbard regards the state as a predatory entity. It does not produce anything, but rather steals resources from those engaged in production. In applying this view to American history, Rothbard makes use of the work of John C. Calhoun. Narrated by Harold Fritsche. Music by Kevin McLeod. The full text is available online here. This audiobook is also available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and via RSS.
Following Franz Oppenheimer and Albert Jay Nock, Rothbard regards the state as a predatory entity. It does not produce anything, but rather steals resources from those engaged in production. In applying this view to American history, Rothbard makes use of the work of John C. Calhoun. Narrated by Harold Fritsche. Music by Kevin McLeod. The audiobook is also available on iTunes, Google Play, and Soundcloud.
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