"The wealthy, not only by private fraud but also by common laws, do every day pluck and snatch away from the people some part of their daily living. Therefore, when I consider and weigh in my mind these commonwealths which nowadays do flourish, I perceive nothing but a certain conspiracy of rich men in procuring their own commodities under the name and authority of the commonwealth.

They invent and devise all means and crafts, first how to keep safely without fear of losing that which they have unjustly gathered together, and next how to hire and abuse the work and labor of the people for as little money and effort as possible."

Thomas More, Utopia

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Rise of the Mighty Technocrats

Barring popular resistance this obscenity may be coming to the EU (aka testing grounds for the US) quite soon. Here’s the visual Cliff Notes version:
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6 comments:

Jack Crow said...

They aren't even hiding it anymore, are they, Cold? That's as naked a power grab as I've seen since Bubba gave the telecomms and insurance companies permission to merge until all worlds end.

I kid you not, the veri-word is: redopun.

6:36 PM
Coldtype said...

PS. Just read your last post but wasn’t able to comment there. Wishing you success Jack. Get back when you can.

8:15 PM
Rue St. Michel said...

Happy Thanksgiving.

I have much to be grateful for. Hope you have an enjoyable holiday.

Rue

9:45 AM
Coldtype said...

Happy Thanksgiving Rue. Long time no hear from.

10:23 AM
Rue St. Michel said...

Yes, busy with everything - you know. Take care Coldy. Have a good one.

11:02 AM
Anonymous said...

Yje only surprise is they are being above board. Usually they are donbe in secret.

"leftisthebest"

9:16 AM

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