In a world grappling with a relentless cost of living crisis, a new adversary has emerged – the “fun police.” This multi-season podcast series delves deep into the shadowy world of public health advocates who are pushing for neo-prohibitionist policies, as well as the adverse effects of the laws they argue for. These policies aim to restrict everything from everyday food items, alcohol and sugary drinks, to nicotine use, using tactics like punitive taxation, heavy-handed regulation, and outright bans. Despite their claims to protect citizens, their playbook has striking historical roots dating back to 19th-century temperance movements. In this series, we uncover their motivations, explore their powerful backers, and shed light on the tactics they employ to influence policy and public opinion.
Our report contends that neo-prohibitionists employ moral arguments to cultivate a pervasive “culture of prohibition,” marked by corruption and coercion, employing three distinct strategies. The first involves framing lifestyle choices as catastrophes in need of intervention. The second strategy diminishes the private interests at play in prohibitionist policies through ethical appeals. The third approach seeks to sideline opponents of neo-prohibition by portraying them as malevolent or erecting legal barriers to their involvement in political discourse. The report elucidates these dynamics and the historical continuum between prohibition and neo-prohibition through a comparative analysis of two case studies, the United States and Russia, spanning from early modernity to the present day.
Why do advocacy groups, such as Bloomberg Philanthropies, spend millions of dollars pushing for lifestyle restrictions, and how do they achieve political success by limiting your freedom and choice?
Discover the hidden world of the “fun police” in our upcoming documentary, “The Fun Police Chronicles: Unmasking Neo-Prohibitionists.” Premiering in a special event in Warsaw on December 14th and later available on YouTube, this compelling film takes you on a journey into the shadowy realm of public health advocates pushing for neo-prohibitionist policies. From punitive taxation to outright bans, we unveil their tactics and motivations, tracing their historical roots back to 19th-century temperance movements. Join us as we expose their extensive network of organizations, their influential backers, and their connections to global institutions like the World Health Organization. By shedding light on the past and present, we empower you to engage in informed public debate and protect your freedom of choice. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement to unmask the “fun police” and defend your right to make your own choices.
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