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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNaomi Klein warns of 'coronavirus capitalism.'
author of "Shock Doctrine"
>9 minute video
https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/coronavirus-capitalism/
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This crisis like earlier ones could well be the catalyst to shower aid on the wealthiest interests in society, including those most responsible for our current vulnerabilities, while offering next to nothing to the most workers, wiping out small family savings and shuttering small businesses. But as this video shows, many are already pushing back and that story hasnt been written yet.
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Naomi Klein warns of 'coronavirus capitalism.' (Original Post)
alwaysinasnit
Mar 2020
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Yeah, it seems a whole lot easier to screw people over when they are in shock/panic mode.
alwaysinasnit
Mar 2020
#2
I think that is the point. So many people in need is the nominal cover to enact measures that
alwaysinasnit
Mar 2020
#4
mitch96
(13,817 posts)1. Never let a good crisis go to waste, eh?
alwaysinasnit
(5,037 posts)2. Yeah, it seems a whole lot easier to screw people over when they are in shock/panic mode.
Baitball Blogger
(46,574 posts)3. Not sure this will work running up to the election.
There are more in need than there are wealthy interests.
alwaysinasnit
(5,037 posts)4. I think that is the point. So many people in need is the nominal cover to enact measures that
will primarily benefit corporate interests. The Great Recession is a perfect example. The banks were bailed out but people losing their homes got crumbs.