The political class is in session

My latest column over at the Center for a Stateless Society. Teaser:

Do you often find the operations of government confusing and seemingly counterproductive? You're not alone. It's not your fault. There's actually a simple explanation, but understanding that explanation requires you to mentally rebel against a lifetime of "education," conditioning and propagandization.

Here's that simple explanation:

The purpose of all, or nearly all, functions of the modern state is to facilitate and maximize the transfer of wealth from the pockets of the productive class to the bank accounts of the political class.