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In reply to the discussion: The defenders on the TPP: "You don't know that" and "It's just speculation". Bullfuckingshit. [View all]raouldukelives
(5,178 posts)Or the support of transnational corporations as a whole. In fact one could argue derivatives, speculation and funds derived from thievery in the markets drives up the prices of those RE markets.
We live in interesting times. I, for one, believe we are responsible for our actions on this planet. I had always imagined myself living a life that made the world better, or at least not worse, and supporting Wall St, increasing the monetary weight pressing for more deregulation and exploitation, would toss that ideal out the window more surely than any political vote ever could.
Who knows what the answer is. I only know the question. Do we bear any responsibility for those that live after us?
Some people, myself included, think less people in Wall St, less oligarchs, until such time that markets could be stabilized, rationalized and regulated would make the US as well as the world dramatically more open to honest democracy. Others feel the answer is more people in the markets, more concentrated wealth, leading by example. I wish I knew the answer.