Regarding the current struggles generated by the new USA administration

Feudalism 2.0: Recognizing That It Never Truly Went Away

First we must point out the definition of normality:

Normality in society is the state in which individuals' behaviors, attitudes, and lifestyles conform to the established norms, rules, and expectations of their culture or social group.

Key Points:

·         Culturally Dependent: What is considered "normal" varies between cultures, communities, and time periods.

·         Not Absolute: Normality is socially constructed, meaning it is shaped by what the majority or those in power define as acceptable or typical.

·         Used for Social Control: Societies often use the idea of normality to encourage conformity and discourage deviance (behavior outside the norms).

·         Can Exclude: Labeling something or someone as "not normal" can lead to stigma, marginalization, or discrimination.

Let us acknowledge that, in most parts of the world, so-called property taxes are both imposed and widely accepted.

Not paying property taxes can lead to financial penalties, loss of property, legal consequences, and credit damage. The severity depends on the jurisdiction's enforcement policies.

In broader terms, when a person fails to pay imposed property taxes, they typically face accumulating penalties and interest, followed by official warnings from local authorities. If the debt remains unpaid, a tax lien may be placed on the property, restricting the owner from selling or refinancing it. Continued nonpayment can lead to more severe consequences such as a tax sale or foreclosure, where the government may seize and auction the property to recover the debt. In some cases, it may also damage the owner’s credit score or lead to legal actions such as wage garnishment, depending on the laws of the country or region.

Now, Rethinking the Modern Financial Trajectory of the Average Person or Family

Let’s consider the typical financial and property trajectory of an average individual or family in today’s economic system.

They begin by taking out credit—usually a long-term mortgage—to purchase a property such as a home, flat, or car. The mortgage is repaid from their monthly salaries, which have already been reduced by income tax, meaning a significant portion of their earnings is taken by the state before they even reach their bank accounts.

From what's left, they cover all essential living expenses: utilities, groceries, transportation, and so on. Yet, these everyday purchases are also subject to value-added tax (VAT) or similar consumption taxes. In essence, the same income is taxed again at the point of spending. On top of that, many goods and services are further burdened with indirect taxes and royalties, all of which feed back into the state’s revenue system.

Beyond daily living, in most countries, participation in a state-run pension scheme is mandatory. Contributions are automatically deducted from salaries, and these funds are managed—often inefficiently—by government institutions. Many employees have little to no control over how their pension savings are handled, and they often face poor returns due to inflation and mismanagement. This effectively separates workers from the full value of their labor, with minimal agency over their long-term financial security.

When all these layers of taxation and mandatory contributions are added up, it becomes evident—based on various financial analyses—that the average employee may spend the equivalent of 7 to 8 months of each year working to meet the demands of the state.

Admittedly, some argue that this is the price we pay for access to public goods: infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social safety nets. However, the perceived return on this "investment" is shrinking year by year, as public services decline in quality or efficiency, while taxation and living costs continue to rise.

Now, under feudalism, peasants typically worked 2 to 3 days per week without pay for their lord, though this could increase during harvests or special demands. This labor was part of their obligation in exchange for protection and the right to farm land.

Is it just me, or do state-run institutions seem to be managed by either incompetents, corrupt individuals, or something even deeper — a system quietly designed to keep the population under control while extracting maximum output from them?

Meanwhile, new taxes are appearing like mushrooms after the rain, and the old ones keep rising. At the same time, global elites and high-profile influencers — some more openly than others — flaunt the fact that they legally avoid paying taxes altogether.

This isn’t just unfair — it feels like a pestilent bubble swelling under pressure. And if that’s the case… how much longer before it finally bursts?

Disclaimer: please excuse the inherent mistakes in the text (grammar and/or typing error), as my focus is on expressing the ideas.