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In every class society that's ever existed, the ruling element does not rule nakedly. They always adorn their rule with myths, themes and symbols to … - Michael Parenti
" "In every class society that's ever existed, the ruling element does not rule nakedly. They always adorn their rule with myths, themes and symbols to justify their position at the apex of the social pyramid.
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About Michael Parenti
Michael Parenti (born 30 September 1933) is an American political scientist, historian and media critic.
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Michael John Parenti
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The “global economy” is another name for imperialism, and imperialism is a transnational form of capitalism. The essence of capitalism is to turn nature into commodities and commodities into capital. The live green earth is transformed into dead, gold bricks, with luxury items for the few and toxic slag heaps for the many. The glittering mansion overlooks a vast sprawl of shanty towns, wherein a desperate, demoralized humanity is kept in line with drugs, television, and armed force.
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