Tag Archives: Rentier
“Capitalism”=Oligarchy/Feudalism on Steroids
Great post at More Crows Than Eagles called “Unnecessariat”–heavy stuff, all about the effects of supposed “capitalism” which is actually an oligarchy (feudalism?) on steroids which is by, of, and for the rentier class: “If there’s no economic plan for … Continue reading
WHAT “RECOVERY?” WHO CAN AFFORD ANYTHING?
Scene: a typical American coffee shop. We see two casually-dressed friends sitting at a table, talking quietly and drinking a cup of joe. We notice one has a “grande” while the other has a “tall.” Suddenly we hear loud guffawing … Continue reading
YOUR MONEY IS WORTHLESS BY DESIGN
As usual, Max Keiser’s show is always worth watching. This time, it’s for something his guest–Simon Rose of Save Our Savers said almost offhandedly toward the end of the show (23:57 mark): “It’s like being in The Matrix. You know, … Continue reading
HEDGE FUND MANAGER SOUNDS JUST LIKE THE POPE!
PolicyMic posted an article with the following headline: “Pope Francis Denounces Capitalism, But Is He Right?” Short answer: absolutely (dude is infallible, after all)–especially since renowned hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller essentially agrees with the Pope, as we shall see … Continue reading