Roland Baader: No State Without Domination

„Anyone who talks about a “liberal state” or even a “constitutional state” misunderstands reality: There is no state without domination. There are only states based on power – and the question is how many freedoms they allow at any given time out of opportunism.“

Roland BaaderRoland Baader points out there is no state without domination and only power states exist, allowing freedoms opportunistically.
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Roland Baader was a German philosopher, economist, and author known for his critical views on politics and society.

Roland Baader criticizes the illusion of a liberal or constitutional state and highlights the reality of domination.


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Quote by Roland Baader about state, domination, and freedoms

Roland Baader (1940–2012) was a German philosopher and freelance publicist. He critically examined political and social developments, especially topics such as socialism, totalitarianism, and freedom. Baader was known for his pointed analyses and criticism of state intervention and totalitarianism.

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