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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
MacIver Institute: 'Origins and Philosophy Behind Occupy Movement'
One example -- the underlying message of the Occupiers is the expansion of top-down government intervention as the remedy for the various manifestations of "greed" they oppose.
Yet that expansion will inevitably create more opportunities for the crony capitalism that underlies such greed.
They are unwitting serfs of the Ruling Class, who if they prevail will be facilitating the creation of even more of the "monsters" they are protesting.
An intelligent gathering. However, intelligence in the absence of wisdom is the most dangerous thing in the world.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Bruce.
ReplyDeleteOne example -- the underlying message of the Occupiers is the expansion of top-down government intervention as the remedy for the various manifestations of "greed" they oppose.
Yet that expansion will inevitably create more opportunities for the crony capitalism that underlies such greed.
They are unwitting serfs of the Ruling Class, who if they prevail will be facilitating the creation of even more of the "monsters" they are protesting.