We’ve lived so long under the spell of hierarchy—from god-kings to feudal lords to party bosses—that only recently have we awakened to see not only that “regular” citizens have the capacity for self-governance, but that without their engagement our huge global crises cannot be addressed. The changes needed for human society simply to survive, let alone thrive, are so profound that the only way we will move toward them is if we ourselves, regular citizens, feel meaningful ownership of solutions through direct engagement. Our problems are too big, interrelated, and pervasive to yield to directives from on high.
—Frances Moore Lappé, excerpt from Time for Progressives to Grow Up

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Where Were Your Kids This Summer?

Click here to access article by Jamie Johnson from Vanity Fair.

Once a week I like to pay a visit to those who rule over us to see what concerns they have in their lives. Jamie Johnson, who is of this class and a critical observer, is the perfect guide for us. 

Should you wish to learn more about our capitalist aristocracy, I highly recommend that you view both his films: "Born Rich" and "The One Percent".
In wealthy circles, how a person spends his or her summer says everything about social class. Having family ties to a prestigious resort enclave and country club provides crucial cul-de-sac cred, the assumption being that those who vacation in the best spots have the necessary prerequisites for American aristocracy: money, access, and taste.
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