The Feudal System

TimeWatch Editorial
June 15, 2016

On January 1, 2013, Daisy Luther published an article entitled: “Serfdom and the Feudal System, What’s old is new again.” The article opens up with a description of the original feudal system of the middle ages.

“The period of history from the 5th to the 15th century was known as the Middle Ages. During this time, the law of the land in Europe was known as the “feudal system.”  This was the manner in which the upper 10% (the nobility) controlled the lower 90% (the serfs or peasants). There were a few kings who were very wealthy and powerful, who owned all of the land.  To maintain control of this land, it was broken into fiefdoms and pieces were given to friends of the kings (barons).  The barons then allotted land to their friends and allies in order to govern efficiently.  It was in this manner that the “nobility” was created, and the land passed down through these select few families by manner of inheritances.” Daisy Luther, “Serfdom and the Feudal System, What’s old is new again.”

Now of course, the truly calculating element of the system was the church. As a matter of fact, it was the Bishop of Rome who controlled kings and nations. Every other level of existence fell beneath him.

It is estimated that just over 90% of the population of Europe were peasants.  Most peasants were basically slaves.  They were provided with a small shelter on an inferior piece of land and the “protection” of the noble in charge of that area. In return, they worked for the estate, farming the land with no recompense, paying taxes and having no control over their own lives.  Some peasants were “free” and had their own small businesses: blacksmiths, carpenters, bakers, etc.  They paid for the protection of the “lord” with money, goods and services. Daisy Luther, “Serfdom and the Feudal System, What’s old is new again.”

The amazing comparison being made by Daisy Luther is that even though the term feudal system is never used today, the actual function of our system, regardless of its name is incredibly similar. The hidden hand of the papacy continues to guide the ebb and flow of circumstance. The dominant crush of the wealthy still owns and controls the resources of the globe. The limited scope and possibilities of the so-called middle class continues to be squeezed. The so-called freedoms of those who have been living and probably will continue to live below the poverty line continue to be restrained.

“Members of the global elite still meet and choose the leaders of the world, based on which of those leaders will “swear fealty” by agreeing to the agenda set forth by said elite.  The Bilderberg group, with their influence on world policy and finance, are the king-makers – future leaders are vetted by them, then their campaigns are fully funded.  In this way, control trickles down but it is just one small group of people who actually call the shots.” Daisy Luther, “Serfdom and the Feudal System, What’s old is new again.”

What is truly unbelievable is the fact that so very few seem to understand our present existing circumstances. The apparent quiet pursuit of our daily lives cloaked in the pretended freedom that is verbally expressed, hides an enslaved condition that is inescapable.

“On a more local level, think about the home you “own.”  The properties that we think we own are taxed on an annual basis in most places.  As the economic debt goes higher and higher every year, so do our property taxes.   As we improve our properties, our taxes increase.  If you think you really own your home or land, try skipping your tax payment and you’ll see how quickly the true owners appear.  We are merely tenants.” Daisy Luther, “Serfdom and the Feudal System, What’s old is new again.”

How many people do you think are aware of that simple fact stated above? How much time, energy and resources have we invested in the acquisition of property, without a clear vision of the circumstances that exist? But there are other elements of control that have been made to appear free.

“If we choose to educate our children at home and raise independent thinkers, we must also be subject to “oversight”.  Most states have a governing board which tests home-schooled children on an annual basis.  Parents are told what their children must learn and the timeline on which they must learn it.  Parents are still taxed to subsidize the schools that their children do not attend and must pay out of pocket for the approved educational material they must use to teach the children. The government frowns upon children being independently educated; as this does not create the obedient serfs that the public schools system is designed to churn out.” Daisy Luther, “Serfdom and the Feudal System, What’s old is new again.”

It is therefore quite clear that we stand where once we stood. A system with a different name but functioning as it always did. This should not be a surprise, since the Papal power has indeed been restored.

Cameron A. Bowen