Jim Kunstler, author of The Long Emergency,
That said, I will feel a little sorry for Mr. Obama if he gets to the White House. He'll have to find a gentle way to tell the truth to the people who elected him, people who will be suffering mightily, and who will be very sore about their losses. He'll have to tell them that the previous "release" of the American Dream software is obsolete, and the new version will require a whole lot more of them in the way of earnest effort, delayed gratification, and revised expectations.
"As many of you may already know," said the President in his Inaugural address, "the world is flat. What does this mean for you personally? Your standard of living is now that of laborer in Calcutta. While this will require some hardship for you personally, we do expect an uptick in global production and profits leading to further job creation in China. I call upon Philanthropists to provide food and shelter to our American Middle Class."
Well, I can think of no one I'd rather be let down hard by. More.
He has such long fingers.
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Posted by: Sindra Tillman | July 13, 2008 at 08:38 AM
Thank you, Sindra. Wave your sign, please.
Posted by: Phil | July 13, 2008 at 10:46 AM
This brief blog essay ... a href="http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/13/there-was-a-class-war-the-rich-won-it/>"There Was A Class War. The Rich Won It." offers facts, diagrams and analysis to back up Kunstler's perspective, and what will be Obama's opportunity to address the hope he is offering.
Posted by: JJ Commoner | July 13, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Damn ... There">http://firedoglake.com/2008/07/13/there-was-a-class-war-the-rich-won-it/">There Was A Class War. The Rich Won It."
Posted by: JJ Commoner | July 13, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Thanks, JJ, so let's scapegoat the immigrants. Build a wall. Let's be gentle with the rich, because some day we will be rich.
Posted by: Phil | July 13, 2008 at 09:37 PM