Originally Posted by Ezekiel
Fear mongering is a distinct aspect of the system. Agreed.
Another is promoting inequality in access to education - and encouraging ignorance - so that those you want to frighten are easily had.
I couldn't agree more. As well, of course, as dismantling any institutions (government, unions, education) that might stand in the way.

A well reasoned argument is like a diamond: impervious to corruption and crystal clear - and infinitely rarer.

Here, as elsewhere, people are outraged at what feels like a rigged game -- an economy that won't respond, a democracy that won't listen, and a financial sector that holds all the cards. - Robert Reich