Is this really the dynamic that is driving so many "captains of industry" to throw in their lot with the fascists? Just some time at the trough of government money? Not even into their own pockets, but to prop up the balance sheets of their companies? Is that how little ideals mean to these people? "Good times create weak men", indeed.
bmitc•3h ago
> Is that how little ideals mean to these people?
Yes. Capitalism is destroying the U.S. along with unbridled propaganda, which is only enhanced by capitalism.
givemeethekeys•3h ago
The writing is on the wall. The opposition does not have any viable candidates, so it'll be 7 more years of Republican rule. What would you do if you were a large capitalist mega-corp? You wouldn't have much of a choice here.
mindslight•3h ago
It didn't last 8 years last time, and Covid was one hell of an excuse. I'm not saying that the Democrats have a backbone for passing the type of opinionated legislation needed to repair most of the damage, but the clock is also ticking on how long overt fascism keeps hold appeal for its easy answer of might makes right and performative cruelty. Twenty years after the Iraq War and you won't find many people still thinking supporting that was the right side of history.
mandeepj•1h ago
> Covid was one hell of an excuse
Inflation was another hell of an excuse this time. So no one party can continue with their 8-year spell.
mandeepj•1h ago
> so it'll be 7 more years of Republican rule.
I don't think repubs will be able to cross the midterms barrier! 7 years is just too far out. As sexist as it sounds, any male presidential democratic candidate would easily beat anyone from the other side in 2028, including the tanned guy.
nine_zeros•3h ago
> Not even into their own pockets, but to prop up the balance sheets of their companies?
Capitalism's biggest moat - a monopoly on the taxpayer teat. This monopoly is best enabled by corrupt government officials who are willing to trade the teat for political gains.
mindslight•4h ago
bmitc•3h ago
Yes. Capitalism is destroying the U.S. along with unbridled propaganda, which is only enhanced by capitalism.
givemeethekeys•3h ago
mindslight•3h ago
mandeepj•1h ago
Inflation was another hell of an excuse this time. So no one party can continue with their 8-year spell.
mandeepj•1h ago
I don't think repubs will be able to cross the midterms barrier! 7 years is just too far out. As sexist as it sounds, any male presidential democratic candidate would easily beat anyone from the other side in 2028, including the tanned guy.
nine_zeros•3h ago
Capitalism's biggest moat - a monopoly on the taxpayer teat. This monopoly is best enabled by corrupt government officials who are willing to trade the teat for political gains.