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Krugman: Fear and Favor

“Modern American conservatism is, in large part, a movement shaped by billionaires and their bank accounts, and assured paychecks for the ideologically loyal are an important part of the system. Scientists willing to deny the existence of man-made climate change, economists willing to declare that tax cuts for the rich are essential to growth, strategic thinkers willing to provide rationales for wars of choice, lawyers willing to provide defenses of torture, all can count on support from a network of organizations that may seem independent on the surface but are largely financed by a handful of ultrawealthy families.”

So, in summation - if you participate in / support this conservative movement you are not only ignorant, you are willingly being manipulated by the wealthy in order for them to get more wealth.

Thumbs up, wall played, gold star, show Mommy your report card, Billy.

(Source: The New York Times)