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This article appeared in the May 12, 2008 edition of The Nation.

April 23, 2008

Capital Implosion?

Herndon, Va.

Thanks to The Nation and Jeff Faux ["Is This The Big One?" April 14] for having the courage to shine a light on the grim reality this country (and the world) is facing while the mainstream media can only ask "Are we in a recession?" Government of the wealthy, by the wealthy and for the wealthy is never sustainable; such empires always fall from within. The wealthy and powerful have been leading this charge over the cliff with their golden parachutes and laser-guided bombs. Hopefully, we will learn from this very painful lesson that arrogance and greed have no place in a democracy and organize ourselves accordingly.

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About Ange Mlinko

Ange Mlinko's poems and articles have appeared in the Village Voice, The Nation and Poetry. Her latest book of poems is Starred Wire. more...

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