Reply #26: Equality And The Corporate Oligarchy

[KharmaTrain]

There's the discrepency. I think we are of the same view here, just looking from different perspectives.

The system works to the benefit of the rich and white and male (don't forget this important qualification) as this has come from centuries of this group being so dominant. It's a condition that has changed in recent times, but still firmly engrained in what is best known as a patriarchial society that is the underpinning of so many religions and politicial ideologies. Thus, social equality is and will be a long-term, hard fought struggle as the concept of equality changes from which group you belong to or associate with.

Free markets and capitalism are based not just on the concept of profit but also investment. In essence, the more you invest or wisely, the greater your return will be in the long-term. Thus keeping a market stable and improving competition rises all ships. Again, in theory. This is far from reality and something I doubt will ever occur in my lifetime. Look at the concepts of the Progressive movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and you'll see this concept put forward over a purely socialistic system.

In the past 25 years, this country has turned into the military-industrial complex Eisenhower warned us about. Yes, truly an oligarchy as this system is based on a very controlled marketplace and limited competition...and a degree of collusion among the prinicpals to ensure their power and position. The problem is their tentacles or so deep into our lives it's hard to see how pervasive their controls are and to make others see it in that same light.

Thank you for your thoughts...