The question is whether the defeat of Market Fundamentalism as an ideology (there will always be liberalization as a policy option) can be made permanent. A vivid image of what should exist acts as a surrogate for reality. Pursuit of the image then prevents pursuit of the reality -- John K. Galbraith
(It's interesting to note that in the speech he casts aspersions on those who question the way free trade etc. have turned out, but doesn't quote any evidence.)
Still, even a hiatus is far beyond what looked likely when I first joined ET.
Their job now is damage limitation. Notice how
you are the media you consume.
