Land of the Free… Market?
For all those Dittohead Righties out there who like to talk about the holy grail of "capitalism" and "free markets", a precautionary tale illustrating just how "free" a business man within an industry is these days. Not very.
"I had an awakening," the 64-year-old Dutch-born dairyman said. "It’s not totally free enterprise in the United States."
Or maybe it’s a belated reminder of how the 109th congress (RIP) may be known as the Best Congress Money Can Buy ™. Either way, the reality is that markets are owned in America. Owned things aren’t free at all…
December 12th, 2006 at 2:08 am
I just found your blog while doing a search on “mean people.” Your essay, “Mean People Suck” is very meaningful to me. It really hit home.
You are a kind soul. I’m glad there are still people like you out there.
December 12th, 2006 at 2:18 am
I don’t see an email contact on your page, so I am going to leave this here as well.
The crowd was one (oblivion ran deep)
A consciousness of cannon-fodder walking in its sleep
Vacant expressions (and don’t look ahead)
Everybody dance with the beautiful dead I said!
All queue up and grovel for a hit
Someone pulls the reins then you chew at the bit
Encouraged by commercials to spend beyond my means
I laughed as it all fell apart at the seams
(Hey! Take a look at tomorrow)
But will I inherit the good green earth?
Such a lovely world
All mod-cons there was dust on the drums
My electronic beat-box got the job done
Everybody emulate the pulse of the soul
And change your clothes (to make you feel whole)
Effort and sweat was a thing of the past (they said!)
Welcome to the world of the beautiful dead
– Killing Joke