273) Criminals gonna criminal: So why do we keep giving them power over us?
As a society, we really need to talk about the safeguards around who is eligible to be elected to lead a country. And not just talk. We need to PASS LAWS that prevent criminals from gaining power over democratic governments. Cuz we sure as hell are seeing how THAT turns out.
267) Day 35, Reason #35 to revolt against Predatory Capitalism: We do not understand what is going on
A key reason to revolt against Predatory Capitalism is that we, the public, the ones who are SUPPOSED to ultimately be in control of our democracy, don’t know what the hell is going on. This is a direct result of many things, especially the Manufacturing Consent problem and the politic-speak problem described in recent posts of mine.
251) Day 19 -- Reason #19 to revolt against Predatory Capitalism: Political Corruption, Part 3 -- Trump's Nominees for Top Positions
Is Trump really building a Presidential Team to make the United States enter some Age of Greatness? Or is Trump becoming, quite simply, a dictator, seeking to reshape the world in his self-perceived image? Is this to be America’s Golden Age? Or the American Reich?
250) Day 18 -- Reason #18 to revolt against Predatory Capitalism: Political Corruption, Part 2: Matt Gaetz
It seems very telling that this is the one man Trump thought was Best In The Country, to give him legal advice.
And in terms of Predatory Capitalism, it is crystal clear that only in a system owned by the ultra-wealthy, would someone like Matt Gaetz EVER get close to one of the most powerful positions in the country. Indeed, Competence, not to mention moral integrity, doesn’t seem to be all that important.
238) Day 6 -- Reason #6 to revolt against Predatory Capitalism
The predominant message being given to Canadians and Americans about “cutting regulations” is, quite simply, bullshit. It is a lie. But it’s great for serving the DONOR$ who give tons of $$$$ to political parties and to politicians privately, and on whose boards politicians go and sit after their political career is over, raking in even more $$.