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Puppet leadership in Western ‘Democracies’
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Wednesday December 13, 2006 05:32 by nano
Corporate power and rulership in western societies is complete, governments either conform to corporate dictates or are quickly replaced by compliant political alternatives. The management of information via the monopolised mass media and the complete domination of the economy maintain and sustain corporate supremacy. The masses suffer increased subjection (debt slavery) and vulnerability (limited options) as a result of decreased representation by governments. Corporate rule has reduced the real status of the public to servility and subservience, not dissimilar to the ancient Roman model of kept house-slaves. The belief that Roman slaves were constantly maltreated is based on erroneous images (whipped galley-slaves) that Hollywood and the entertainment industry have popularised. Ancient Roman slaves lived in basic but tolerable conditions, similar (in relative terms) to the servile masses of today. Full story: |
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Jump To Comment: 1 2 3I often try to explain this to my co-workers and they agree.
Yet we have to work to earn a wage to live.
How do we know if there is a revolutionary war to overthrow the present system that it will be quickly replaced with better or worse?
I would like something better but I don't want to lose what little I have already.
A very common dilemma, Fran .. tempting tho it is for some to 'lead' or assume the role of toy revolutionary, I have learnt that every group has its own set of circumstances to deal with. From the little you mention I would probably start with solidarity in the workplace (you and your fellows seem to be in "agreement" on a number of issues already!)
Develop that "agreement" into an active force for improvement with specific achievable goals. That is a good start; ours is not a violent war of revolution, it is rather a steady process of attrition based on sound principles to suit local situations -- no rules or leaders just consensus and unwavering persistence.
It works! Good luck.
"I would like something better but I don't want to lose what little I have already"
Remember what Benjamin Franklin said:
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security."
Anyway the likelihood of a real revolution in Ireland is pretty close to ZERO.
Go back to sleep and don't forget to keep paying your mortgage.
Then nothing will happen to you.