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The Socialist Sandwich

February 26th, 2010 by Justin

// One of the most brilliant characterizations I have yet heard of the American economic system was given by Stephen Bannon (director of the recent documentary “Generation Zero”), on Sean Hannity’s show: “we have socialism for the very poor, and we have socialism for the wealthy; we have capitalism for the middle class.” It is [...]

Tags: capitalism, class, generation zero, rich and poor, ronald reagan, socialism. Economic,Political 1 Comment

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Someone Else’s Happiness

November 15th, 2009 by Justin

// It is typically very difficult to discuss major changes in the American social contract without raising cries of socialism or anti-americanism (or any combination thereof). Nevertheless, if this country is to have any kind of decent future, changes will need to be made. The priorities of government will need reassessment. We will need to [...]

Tags: economics, franklin delano roosevelt, great depression, neoliberalism, new deal, ronald reagan, social contract, social democracy, socialism. Philosophical,Political Add a comment