The only thing standing in the way of a total takeover by an international (and connected) ruling class is the remnants of representative democracy in the U.S. and Western Europe.
You are witnessing now an almost fantastical, science fiction-like chain of events that are happening so fast, that people are left "scratching their heads" trying to make sense of it all.
The Eurozone collapsing; democratic governments in Greece and Italy falling, being replaced by banking viceroys, who report back to the real powers that be, the international banking directorate. In the U.S., what we are witnessing is the take-down of the democratic system of government, being replaced by a Corporatocracy.
My interpretation of what I see happening, when it comes to the reaction people are having to these events, is that the magnitude of these things is so huge, that people try to make sense of individual events, like the dysfunction and paralysis of the political system, the issue with the defense authorization bill which authorizes the use of the military in U.S. soil, and indefinite detention of U.S. citizens without trial, legislation that threatens the free flow of information in the Internet, and a plethora of other government actions, including de-funding of education, the social safety net, etc.
But these things are all related. There is a genesis for these events, and even thought they all seem to be happening at blinding speed, they have all been on the works for decades, aided by an army of thinkers, ideologues, strategists, corporate interests, lobbyists, the financial industry (Wall Street) sector, which together make up a new international ruling class of corporatists.
The impetus; what drives these events, is unbridled capitalism, which got out of control after the very necessary regulatory framework was taken down by corrupt, and bought off politicians.
It's a confluence of interests, and events, which again, have their genesis in corporate boardrooms, and the influence-peddling capabilities used on the entire system of government.
I don't make these "predictions" because I think I have some sort of "prophetic" vision. To me, it's obvious what's coming next, based on inferences, and on analysis of decades-long trends.
If my interpretation of events is correct, then it is obvious that the next stage will include massive disruptions caused by events like a cataclysmic international financial collapsed precipitated by the Eurozone failure, and/or new war(s) (Iran?), and the further imposition of draconian "austerity measures."
For those who get frustrated with the gridlock in Washington, D.C., and are perplexed by the lock-step intransigence of the Republicans, and the outright complicity and cowardice of the Democrats, it all makes sense if you understand that what's being attacked is the democratic system of government; the very heart of the country.
And if so, we are talking about the "proverbial" enemy within; a "domestic enemy" in the form of a bought off political establishment doing the bidding of their corporatist masters, with the subjugation and enslavement of the population as its ultimate goal.
Even if the reader disagrees with most of my assessment, my suggestion is that at least it is given some consideration and thought. Why?
Because if a series of seemingly "shocking events" happen--like a sudden and massive financial industry collapse--those who think we may still operating in a "business as usual" environment, and that we are just going through a "down cycle" are going to be most affected, psychologically. And once that happens, you will be susceptible to being manipulated through fear (Shock Doctrine).
Also, I suggest people disabuse themselves from the idea that somehow the well-being of the ruling class depends on a vibrant and healthy middle class, with purchasing power. Sadly, that is a defense mechanism.
In a healthy democracy, you have "income redistribution" through a progressive tax system. That allows much of the populace to get educated, join unions, and have access to a greater (and fairer) share of the nation's income, which results in the creation of a healthy middle class.
Under such system, because of the proper regulatory framework that guards against dangerous accumulation of wealth and power, the ruling elite is kept in check, and is not as able to exploit the population.
But the greed, and the lust for wealth and power of ruling elites is unquenchable, and that's why they always find ways to fool the population into giving up rights, until eventually, they are able to impose tyranny. If you read many of the writings of the Founding Fathers, you will notice that they were almost obsessed with trying to prevent that from happening, and they left many, many warnings for future generations.
But here we are, once again in history, with a tyrannical ruling class in rapid ascendancy. If history is any guide, restoring freedom and democracy is going to be very, very costly.
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