We've been in our own Brezhnev era for some time now. Crony capitalism, insiders exempt from rule of law, no premium placed on competence, all ideological posturings are just that - posturing. The Establishment does not give a fig for "free" markets, competition, or informed choice. Power is what matters. Power for the predators and the corps that serve them.
I've been wondering about just this. Your exposition is clear, articulate, brilliant, really. Could you find a way to post it elsewhere, e.g. Eschaton or Americablog? I'm not 100% convinced, but your perspective is crucial to any conscientious assessment. Thank you.
We've been in our own Brezhnev era for some time now. Crony capitalism, insiders exempt from rule of law, no premium placed on competence, all ideological posturings are just that - posturing. The Establishment does not give a fig for "free" markets, competition, or informed choice. Power is what matters. Power for the predators and the corps that serve them.
I've been wondering about just this. Your exposition is clear, articulate, brilliant, really. Could you find a way to post it elsewhere, e.g. Eschaton or Americablog? I'm not 100% convinced, but your perspective is crucial to any conscientious assessment. Thank you.