I was not aware of neo-liberalism. Thanks, jorgelito. I guess it follows that with neo-conservatives, there would be neo-liberals.
I'd like to think Roachboy has it 100% correct. There is more than enough income and material in this world, and certainly in the US to supply everybody with sustenance and education. Part of me thinks there is a certain segment that holds on to their stack just for thrills.
But part of me still thinks that a segment will always seek the bottom, the supposed easy way out, which tends to be the hardest way. You can send the world to Harvard, but some will still have an Ipswich IQ.
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I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet
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