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In the US titans of the economy are given the reins of the country even being totally unqualified. In fact, the anti-intellectual streak is so strong, that inc
by dasil003 9y ago
In the US titans of the economy are given the reins of the country even being totally unqualified. In fact, the anti-intellectual streak is so strong, that incomprehensible slogan babble has proven to be a very successful strategy in convincing the average blue collar worker that the most elite of the elite silver-spoon nepotists will somehow represent their interests.
Frankly with the level which facts and reason have been shown to be utterly useless in the political arena, there's no way we'll avoid this fate unless the 1% themselves come to the conclusion that their lobbying and consolidation of power will ultimately destroy the country. However I'm not holding my breath for this to happen since game theory and Upton Sinclair inform us that's not how human interest generally works.
- jjt-yn_t 9y agoAh, but the economy is in debt, and a few of the persons who make decisions relevant to that factor, are competent to be fair and impartial in a redress of that issue, at least if history is our guide. One may hope. One may hope also for a peaceful outcome for Hong Kong and its peoples, but beyond my expertise to do all but pray within this YN platform, for today at least. Thanks for reading.
- mistermann 9y agoAre you implying the Democrats were at all opposed to the 1%? For many, Trump was a hail mary protest vote, that has failed unfortunately.