Grateful Dead

“…the bourgeoisie has at last, since the establishment of modern industry and of the world market, conquered for itself, in the modern representative state, exclusive political sway. The executive of the modern state is but a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie.” -Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels, The Communist Manifesto

Oroboros

even-handed judgement expressed. I am fatigued with the double standards that are universally utilized by the right and the left in judging situations, behaviors, philosophy, practice and so often used to excuse behaviors/practices of those they support and then smear or vilify the other side. Here is my diagnosis of what we are really talking about. This isn't even socialism. What, you say? Tim, are you nuts?!!!, Yes of course I am. But listen and remember this phrase and as it creeps into the common vernacular, and I expect credit (if not a rebate, then maybe in the form of new music, Rhino?). Our country has devolved into a 'REVERSE-SOCIALIST' form of government. Instead of socialism- where the government owns and operates business/corporations, our government is controlled/owned by big businesses and corporations = 'reverse socialism'. These entities make decisions that keep paramont the corporate/business interests and any individual/societal/community interests are secondary (if even rising to that importance). It is like the Superman Bizzaro world, where everything is in reverse. For example, instead of public safety regulations being the most important, our business/corportate-controlled government focuses primarily on what will sustain and ensure corporate interests. Even if that means danger to the public. Reverse-socialism! The founding father's did not intend for the market to control America. They thought the capitalism would enhance the culture but they did not envison the corporate stranglehold that currently calls the shots in the modern USA. The founding fathers would turn in their graves (like pinwheels) to witness what currently passes for the republic that they invented. And how in this age, the constitution that they lovingly and painstakingly fashioned has been turned into toliet paper by the reverse-socialist government. The greatest political experiment in the history of man has been highjacked by an unelected cabal of meglomaniacal radical capitalist extremists who worship money over all. They worship money above any deity, above any alliegence to country, creed, culture, or even the continuation of this republic. It is a reverse-socialism. There is probably a better (fancier) or more descriptive or elegant term. This 'frankenstein' has been created within/by this culture and as with Mary Shelly's beast, it will destroy it's creator without significant intervention. So grab the torches, call out to all, rile up the village, and GET OUT THE VOTE. That is what they fear the most. The status quo promote blind obedience, lockstep, partisanship, rancor, and especially ignorance on the issues of the day. Beware the 'big lie' game. Please vote. For whomever you see as having any chance of making a difference, or who has some conviction intact, or whoever you judge as willing to call for change. That is what I am going to do. And as usual, when I get up on my soapbox on my high horse, I usually fall off. All opinons expressed are mine. Others are encouraged to come up with a better handle for this perversion identified as 'reverse socialism'. Thanks for the civil discourse that is occuring here. Much appreciated.