Forced Wage Contracts & Manufacturing Slave Consent in Structural Bondage

 By Direct Democratic Communist Confederation

To the slave master, it is essential to establish systems of enslavement that do not rely on overt force, such as chattel slavery. Instead, a viable approach involves creating a political and economic framework that enables systemic economic subjugation. This requires the development of structural mechanisms that compel individuals to work under conditions of bondage, while maintaining the concealment of these mechanisms from the broader population. In this context, enslaved individuals participate in a labor market that is integral to the economy. Alongside political structures of oppression, a crucial element of economic slavery is monetary dependence, necessitating a societal system in which all individuals require money for basic survival. 

Access to goods and services is primarily mediated by money. Consequently, the concept of economic slavery is inextricably linked to both state and private oppression, which consolidate essential resources and land necessary for survival. Individuals are compelled to pay for vital products and services, effectively treating these transactions as ransom for their basic needs. This system of economic exchange transforms the struggle for survival into a form of ransom payment. In this context, individuals often find that their only means of obtaining the funds required for these payments is through wage labor, a condition sometimes referred to as wage slavery. This cycle of economic coercion and exploitation can be labeled in various ways—such as civilization, capitalist modernity, and liberal democracy—yet fundamentally, it reflects a historical system rooted in slavery, exploitation, and coerced payments. The underlying structure of this system, particularly as it has developed in the European context, is characterized by its reliance on these oppressive practices.

For the slavers, giving monetary donations to the slaves resulted in more productive slaves, because slaves worked harder after the payments. Once the master gives some money, there is no need to use shackles and chains to hold the slaves, as slaves would not run away. Slaves would voluntarily stay and work with the master. Those monetary donations to slaves, in fact wage contracts.  Thus, a constant payment method for the slaves, wage slavery, is more preferable than chattel slavery. The master no longer needed to rely on a slave or group of slaves. The slavers could purchase different slaves on a daily basis if necessary. For that, slavers needed an advanced financial system to support small and large businesses for slave purchases.

Financiers and state policymakers unite with slavers to develop a new slave management system. The combined institutions of slavers, banks and the state created structural slavery for the slave holding, the slave trade and a slave payment system for the small and large slave buyers. Thus, western slavery was never abolished. It is a further improvement of slavery with large scale salve holding and short-term buying process with short-term slave contracts. This method of slavery is more profitable for slavers than chattel slavery, because of the burden of slave holding transfer to the state. The state has a monopoly of the slave holding market except for some small instances such as company town slave holding. Slavers no longer needed to provide shelter, clothing and healthcare for slaves. Slavers just make some payment to the slaves for the work that slaves provide. This slave payment, slavers can generate from business income or obtain from business loans provided by private and state financing agencies. Thus, payroll for the slaves is managed in partnership with the slavers, financiers and the states. Moreover, minimum wages for the slaves were developed. In this method of slavery, all the activities of the slaves generate wealth for the state and financial service providers. The state slave holding and trade is a good business and wealth creation for the state and financiers. As a result, it would increase the Gross Domestic Product of the country.  

Western societies often portray wage slavery as a form of societal progress following the abolition of chattel slavery. However, the concept of wage slavery has historical roots, with references dating back over 5,000 years to ancient Egypt. Moreover, it was analyzed by Greek philosophers more than two millennia ago. The primary distinction between past and present lies in the scale of wage slavery and the financial support provided by modern financiers. In ancient times, the state, particularly through monarchy, was responsible for monetary distribution; thus, payments to wage slaves in Egypt were made by the state for its laborers. In contrast, contemporary wage slavery has expanded globally, facilitated by established trade routes that connect regions such as China, India, the Middle East, and Europe. In these areas, a money market emerged not only for purchasing slaves but also for renting them on a short-term basis, a practice often referred to as "slave renting." This system, combined with monetary creation, enabled monarchs and traders to develop wage payment systems that aimed to enhance the efficiency of labor.

A key difference between past and present wage slavery is the source of funds for these payment systems. In earlier times, money creation was primarily the domain of monarchs, with some exceptions, such as the church's role in generating "celestial money" during the Middle Ages. In the modern era, money is predominantly created by state banks and private financial institutions, reminiscent of practices from the colonial period. More recently, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a new form of currency within cyberspace, further evolving the dynamics of wage payment systems.

In contemporary monetary systems, money is primarily created through collateral or bond holdings. This monetary supply is introduced into the market through two main channels: first, via direct state payroll for government employees and state investment projects; and second, through private business loans intended for investment projects and operating expenses, including payroll. Slaves working for individuals usually get paid from the earnings of the slavers. All these paid slaves are now held by the state-so-called nations. These slave holding and slave trading markets have different flags and national anthems. Earlier, slave holdings in chattel slavery were limited in area due to difficulties of holding slaves in shackles and chains and difficulties in providing food for the large slave population. Now, on a large scale, slave holding by the state removes both those technical difficulties, but treat the slaves the same as earlier, tradable livestock. Slaves are readily available for work and masters can choose more varieties of slaves at bargain prices-in short-term purchases. Moreover, masters were not responsible for the housing, food, clothing, or health of their workers. Instead, these individuals were left to secure their own necessities for survival within the framework of the state slave market. Furthermore, land, resources, factories, and technologies are predominantly owned by the state, corporations, and a small number of individuals. As a result, many workers find themselves dispossessed, bound to state-owned land. These individuals often face the harsh reality of having to sell their labor to meet basic needs and avoid starvation. This brutal system of bonded labor and commerce  is often framed as a form of civilization and societal progress. While chattel slavery as practiced in ancient times may no longer exist, the fundamental nature of both ancient and contemporary societies involves systems of slavery. The enslavement of individuals for the construction of cities and infrastructure remains a defining characteristic of civilization.

The contemporary model of slavery was largely shaped by the process of European colonization. This form of slavery, along with European civilization, emerged from ongoing conflicts with the Islamic world in the Mediterranean region. The three major Abrahamic religions—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—have played significant roles in the historical context of slavery in Europe and the Middle East. These religions often influenced societal perceptions, framing the acceptance of slavery as an integral aspect of civilization. In this view, to be civilized is to embrace a hierarchical relationship in which subjugation is normalized, with religious doctrine providing justification for obedience and compliance in the context of slavery. Religion is a monkey training course for the slaves to hold as a livestock and to become a tradable item for the state and the slavers.

The conditioning of the enslaved mindset varies significantly among different religions and cultures, particularly between Eastern and Western traditions. In monotheistic religions of the West and the Middle East, the notion of servitude often begins with submission to God and divine scripture, leading individuals to believe that true goodness and obedience to the state, their masters, or corporations stem from this foundational servitude. Consequently, poverty is frequently perceived not as a consequence of the slave market or structural issues within the political economy, but rather as an expression of divine will. This belief can blind individuals to the socio-economic conditions and political structures into which they are born, hindering their ability to critically analyze their own subjugation and limiting their intellectual capacity for understanding their circumstances.

The primary distinction between humans and other animals lies in our advanced capacity for reasoning. In addition to this cognitive ability, humans have developed complex moral values, including kindness, empathy, and fairness. However, the influence of religion can sometimes obscure this reasoning capacity, leading individuals to struggle in fully comprehending their enslaved circumstances. This diminishment of critical thinking may hinder awareness of the injustices present in their situations, ultimately impacting their ability to advocate for change.

Eastern religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, adopt different approaches to shaping the mindset of individuals, often promoting concepts like Karma to explain their current circumstances. According to this belief system, a person's poverty is seen as a consequence of their actions in past lives, which diminishes the necessity for in-depth structural analysis of the political and economic systems at play. As a result, individuals may internalize blame for their impoverished situations, believing that to improve their lives, they must work harder and pursue education to enhance their standing as compliant members of society.

However, this focus on personal effort and material improvement does not challenge the underlying systems of slavery and exploitation. The development of these religious frameworks during the axial age, largely shaped by ruling castes and the intellectual elite, often serves to reinforce existing hierarchies. In this context, religion functions as a form of opiate, distracting individuals from the harsh realities of their circumstances, akin to a substitute for more overt forms of escapism.

In China, the ruling elite has historically utilized Confucian teachings as a means to reinforce social hierarchies and cultivate a mindset of compliance among the populace. By promoting a system that encourages individuals to accept their roles within a rigid social order, this educational framework effectively conditions people to consent to their subjugation, viewing social contracts as inevitable aspects of their existence.

The intertwining of religion and economics plays a crucial role in sustaining large-scale slavery and the slave trade. Individuals, often trapped in cycles of aspiration, are led to believe that hard work will eventually yield wealth and success—an enticing prospect that many never realize. This illusion serves the interests of slaveholders, who understand that the promise of upward mobility can be a powerful motivator for labor. As individuals toil to improve their circumstances, they inadvertently enrich their masters, creating a dynamic in which the prosperity of the elite is directly tied to the exploitation of those beneath them.

The moderate-income slave caste-called middle class in the west. Whether a person belongs to the middle or lower class still belongs to the livestock owned by the slave-holding caste. In societies stratified by caste, the primary role of lower-caste individuals often revolves around generating income and profit for the upper-caste elite. Money, wielded as a tool by these masters, becomes a mechanism for trapping individuals in a cycle of servitude, often labeled as "wealth." This concept of wealth—represented by paper currency, gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies—lacks intrinsic value and is instead manufactured through the mechanisms of greed perpetuated by the ruling caste.

This construct serves to create a delusion that binds individuals to a lifetime of labor in pursuit of an illusory goal. As lower-caste individuals strive to attain wealth, they become ensnared in a system designed to exploit their efforts, ultimately benefiting those at the top while obscuring the true nature of their subjugation. The promise of wealth distracts from the harsh realities of their existence, fostering a mindset that prioritizes accumulation over liberation.

The current global system of structural slavery can be traced back to the practices of colonizers who sought to rob and subjugate the inhabitants of various regions. This framework has evolved such that the state itself operates like a corporation, aiming to profit from its subjects rather than serve their interests. In this context, the state can be viewed as a "company country," and the broader world operates as a "company world," where economic motives overshadow fundamental human rights and dignity.  

Historical entities like the Hudson's Bay Company, the East India Company, and the Massachusetts Bay Company established techniques for enslavement that have since been adopted by modern states. Today, the world is governed by systems that prioritize profit and control, often justified under the banners of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. The United Nations charter, while promoting ideals of human rights, can also be seen as a framework supporting this pervasive exploitation, enabling powerful entities to continue pillaging and dominating the lives of people around the globe.

Under European legal frameworks and property laws, the world has been commodified as real estate, effectively binding inhabitants of the state to this system as bonded individuals. This legalized plunder, perpetuated by the state and Western-based international organizations, must come to an end. It is crucial to resist the continued legalization of theft and systemic colonization.

Implementing direct democracy and fostering communal ownership can help prevent the legal and systemic entrapment of individuals in cycles of misery.

Abolishing large-scale slave-holding and slave trade is essential for restoring and ensuring the dignity of every individual. This effort paves the way for a more equitable and just society, where all people can thrive without the burden of slavery.