A lot has been written about the " alienation " of the poor and the working class under capitalism. The prevailing idea - encouraged by the ruling class - is this : there is no systemic problem with American society and our consumerist culture.

   If you do not " succeed " in this bizarre economy , you have made poor choices, you are a " loser ". There is even a warped TV evangelist point of view : God only smiles on the rich.

   The " feel good " TV preachers babble about the " abundant life " . Forget about the " good life ". The public schools do not challenge the assumptions of our capitalist way of life- so contrary to mental health wisdom.

    And neither do our pro-capitalist politicians- with the present exception of " socialist " Democrat Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.


If God loves you, you will be rich !