capitalism

  • The Modern Apocalypse

    We celebrate wealth and opulence.We belittle humility and stability.Flying to and fro,buying more and more.Never noticing that the workers serving this decadence are organizing into the oldest of unions. Delivery drivers case homes and neighborhoods, bank tellers and doctor receptionists… Continue reading

  • Illusion

    The core of American politicsis making selfish,knee-jerk reactions appear as though they are all part of a well reasoned, long-term vision. Continue reading

  • The Politics of Success

    It has never been easy. She does not love herself,.. so, her reflex is to create the illusion of being loved by manipulating others to wait on her hand and foot,..in a way that appears natural. Battle lines are drawn… Continue reading

    The Politics of Success
  • Political Maneuver #1a

    Politics is the art and science of gaining influence. (Very different from Management, which is the art and science of getting things done properly and efficiently.) If there is a problem, a politician will use their influence to solve the… Continue reading

  • Aging Narcissists

    Wealth allows people to push away and avoid anything that makes them feel uncomfortable. Left unchecked, this snowballs until they must push away everything altogether; leaving the collapse for others to deal with. This is how the meek inherit the… Continue reading

  • The No Risk Illusion

    All tools can be used as weapons. Currencies are tools used by people to interact confidently with others they do not know or trust. If we ourselves do not have direct control over a currency and how it is managed,… Continue reading