Here is a quote in an email I recently received - I'm trying desperately to find the original, English version:
"Befreit von allen Gleichheitsidealen, reissen die
Reichen in den USA immer mehr Wohlstand an sich.
Die Mittelschicht loest sich auf."
(Paul Krugman, New York Times Magazine, 10/20/02)
This seems to be such a favorite catch phrase... and yes, it is catching. Ohhh, the dangers of the rich in a free society! The rich will one day rule and I will have and be no more! (Can you catch the sarcasm?) I want to come up with a different phrase: What has a richie done to you today? (I'd love to take the time to actually think about this and make the phrase shorter and more catchy, but while I am spending time chasing after the dollar signs - in order to put everyone under my domination - I don't have the time and quite frankly, don't want to take the time.)
And wow!, the guy quoted above might even have been quoted out of context. Anyway, the point here is that the quote above is nothing more than a quick way to catch people's attention without thinking further about the issue. Duh! everything is there... it's all so clear now!
Now here is something that is thoughtful... and even makes sense.
