Reply #12: I think that you are correct about just about everything you say [View All]

I recognize that it can't be just the money they're after. I'm pretty sure you're correct that the other major thing that drives them is their self-concept -- though it's difficult to prove.

I read a book several years ago that dealt with the slavocracy, and its main theme was that self-concept drove the actions of the slavocracy just as much as the money and the power. That's why even talk of prohibiting the extension of slavery into new U.S. territories drove them crazy -- it was a repudiation of their world view and their self-concept.

I really like your idea of substituting "democracy" for "government" in rephrasing oligarchy talking points. I believe that could be a very effective way to make a point -- and it's fair. Why did I never think of that?

Your last point is also a very good one. It is true that their system if fully implemented would subject us to permanent servitude -- and that is the direction they (and we) are heading. I should have added that to the end of my post, but didn't think of it :).