“We overestimated capitalism’s ability to function properly without strong democratic checks.”
Gary Segura:
Elected officials and university administrators have felt no compunction about using force to prevent political dissent….
Contrast these actions with how our nation has dealt with the investment bankers, mortgage lenders, and hedge fund managers who wrecked the world economy.
It is hard not to conclude that the fix is in.
The degree to which our political and legal systems favor the wealthy and powerful is breathtaking in scope and arrogance.