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marmar

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5. Inverted Totalitarianism

Reply to aspirant (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2015, 10:06 PM

Jan 2015

“Inverted totalitarianism, unlike classical totalitarianism, does not revolve around a demagogue or charismatic leader. It finds expression in the anonymity of the Corporate State. It purports to cherish democracy, patriotism, and the Constitution while manipulating internal levers.”

-- Chris Hedges

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Are today's global corporations dictatorships? [View all] aspirant Jan 2015 OP

They are attempting to become "Too Big to Regulate" via Corporate Sovereignty "trade deals" Faryn Balyncd Jan 2015 #1

Without regulation do they become the supreme authority? aspirant Jan 2015 #3

Well, when they can sue pesky governments in tribunals exempt from the judicial system, that's Faryn Balyncd Jan 2015 #6

Yes. Just not organized along territory lines, more vertical along chain on point Jan 2015 #2

Governments are the PR firms that corporations hire to give the impression of democracy. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2015 #4

I think you nailed it. Faryn Balyncd Jan 2015 #7

Inverted Totalitarianism marmar Jan 2015 #5

That's an Insult to Dictatorships Everywhere! 1step Jan 2015 #8

Transnational fascism. JEB Jan 2015 #9

Bingo! silverweb Jan 2015 #10

Global corporations = Dictatorships and Fascists aspirant Jan 2015 #11

That's it precisely, and there's a nice ring to it. appalachiablue Jan 2015 #14

"Free Markets = "Lawless Markets" Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2015 #12

Thanks for the help! aspirant Jan 2015 #13

I'd LOVE it if Rachael Maddow picked it up. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2015 #15

One step at a time aspirant Jan 2015 #16

We know Hillary's not going to say it. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2015 #17