Actually, to be a bit of a pessimist, it strikes me that things getting worse is really part of the point. It will drive off those who are awake to the danger and have the means to flee it. And it will make those who can't, and those who want the easy path, far more willing--indeed, glad--to give up liberty to attain it. No, do not disco…
Actually, to be a bit of a pessimist, it strikes me that things getting worse is really part of the point. It will drive off those who are awake to the danger and have the means to flee it. And it will make those who can't, and those who want the easy path, far more willing--indeed, glad--to give up liberty to attain it. No, do not discount the notion that economic hardship is an aim, not an unintended or unavoidable consequence.
Actually, to be a bit of a pessimist, it strikes me that things getting worse is really part of the point. It will drive off those who are awake to the danger and have the means to flee it. And it will make those who can't, and those who want the easy path, far more willing--indeed, glad--to give up liberty to attain it. No, do not discount the notion that economic hardship is an aim, not an unintended or unavoidable consequence.
Of course it’s an aim. Autocrats want the people to be sick, poor and uneducated so they don’t have the wherewithal to resist.