Open Left

aren't we all idiots?

that's the takeaway lesson for me, and the one i see as more broadly useful - arrogance and technocracy are the problem - the idea that any individual or small group of individuals should be wielding this much power with a complete lack of accountability.  

if we returned to a simple life of actually acknowledging the worth of democracy - and then fighting for it where it wasn't present - we would all be better off, even if it might reduce profits slightly.  we might, for example, invest in levees or bridge maintenance or schools, because we felt it was warranted.  group decisions and whatnot.  

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by: dr anonymous @ Tue Jan 26, 2010 at 08:00:04 AM CST