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The Invisible Doctrine
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George Monbiot
43 books1,069 followersGeorge Joshua Richard Monbiot is a British writer known for his environmental and political activism.
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November 10, 2025
I was watching a video by Jared Henderson, he talked about this book, I tried to purchase it in the UK (London) a while ago, but they didn't have it, and then I suddenly came across it in Canterbury! Reading this short book was a mind-bending experience.
In short, you thought capitalism was bad? Lol. Meet its big brother (who is also on steroids and an evil fucking demon) 'neo-liberalism'. Give this book to all of those dumbfucks that think voting for right-wing politicians that want a smaller government and love the free market is a fantastic idea.
Do you ever wonder how clowns like Reagan, Thatcher, or more recently Wilders, Johnson, Trump, Orban, Erdogan (the list goes on) come into power, make sure all public facilities deteriorate into a fucking shitshow, enrich their lobbyist friends, and the people still think that's great because at least something is done about those damn immigrants?
Politicians are bought, the rich elite and massive corporations push their hidden agenda, they get richer (and no, dummy, it doesn't trickle down, or it already would have), and literally everyone else is worse off. No, not a conspiracy theory, hardly fiction. These demagogues hide in the shadows and convince those dumb idiots that either you are too lazy, or maybe those damn immigrants are.. doing something horrible, so focus on that and don't look while we empty your pockets and add trillions to our own wealth. Also fuck you.
The world is in flames and it's not going to get better, but most of those rich fuckheads will be dead or safe by that time anyways, they can afford it. You can't, so what are you going to do?
Now it would be improper to suggest that people should consider becoming eco-terrorists to combat the industries destroying the planet and it would be worse to suggest that we 'eat the rich' as the saying goes, but oh well, this is just a review.
Pretty thought-provoking book, quick and easy read, but definitely an eye-opener.
In short, you thought capitalism was bad? Lol. Meet its big brother (who is also on steroids and an evil fucking demon) 'neo-liberalism'. Give this book to all of those dumbfucks that think voting for right-wing politicians that want a smaller government and love the free market is a fantastic idea.
Do you ever wonder how clowns like Reagan, Thatcher, or more recently Wilders, Johnson, Trump, Orban, Erdogan (the list goes on) come into power, make sure all public facilities deteriorate into a fucking shitshow, enrich their lobbyist friends, and the people still think that's great because at least something is done about those damn immigrants?
Politicians are bought, the rich elite and massive corporations push their hidden agenda, they get richer (and no, dummy, it doesn't trickle down, or it already would have), and literally everyone else is worse off. No, not a conspiracy theory, hardly fiction. These demagogues hide in the shadows and convince those dumb idiots that either you are too lazy, or maybe those damn immigrants are.. doing something horrible, so focus on that and don't look while we empty your pockets and add trillions to our own wealth. Also fuck you.
The world is in flames and it's not going to get better, but most of those rich fuckheads will be dead or safe by that time anyways, they can afford it. You can't, so what are you going to do?
Now it would be improper to suggest that people should consider becoming eco-terrorists to combat the industries destroying the planet and it would be worse to suggest that we 'eat the rich' as the saying goes, but oh well, this is just a review.
Pretty thought-provoking book, quick and easy read, but definitely an eye-opener.
November 18, 2025
Political texts like these are really necessary once in a while: incendiary, frustrating, efficient. While light on in-depth history (not to be confused with light on fact, as the thorough index of citations would prove) this is brimming with highly quotable, emotionally charged aphorisms that add flavour to an already engaging essay. Would recommend keeping a highlighter close.
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