KLEPTOCRACY (see Failed State)

You are seeing this term used more and more frequently. It is derived from the ancient greek words for “thief” klepto….and rule .. Seems to be very appropriate for our current state of affairs. I suppose all the persistent flag waving meatheads singing love it or leave it should stand proud. Perhaps our next feat will be to evolve into a theocracy so we can be just like Iran’s government. Then the midget heads can really sing proudly and beat their chests in faux pride.

Let’s examine Kleptocracy or “rule by thieves”. This form of government has long been supported by the U.S. in many third world countries as our country propped up tinhorn dictators like Mubarak, Marcos, Noriega etc. etc. These “leaders” then transferred their country’s wealth into offshore bank accounts over the years to the tune of billions as their country was controlled in virtually all cases by military law and/or an oppressive secret police force. There were no individual liberties and no rule of law for individuals to turn to.

The ruling class and the government officials will do anything to maintain power including torture and murder to maintain their systematic looting of the country. Typically this term has been applied to Third world countries, but you are seeing it lately showing up in reference to this country. Is this accurate? You can be the judge.

I want to look at just a few things that have transpired in the last thirty years in this country. When Reagan left office in 88 he set a precedent by traveling to Japan and acccepting 2million dollars for a speech to our then “nemesis” …that he had helped to engineer several favorable trade arrangements during his administration. This was the first example of an “Overt” payoff in the history of American Presidents and paved the way for an entire freeway to be created for payoffs to every President following him. Clinton perfected this system with hundreds of millions in appearances.

What is good for the goose is good for the gander and congressmen to ex-generals in the military began receiving enormous payments once they retired from the ruling class. This began to strengthen the Kleptocracy and No One in government wanted to upset the apple cart.

Now you have this Kleptocracy reward system entrenched and becoming stronger everyday. It is a parasite that will eventually suck its host dry of its blood. Like most parasite it is unable to stop until the host is dead. Look at Panama Egypt Libya Columbia etc. ….. failed states. Nature will eventually rule in all Parasitic/host relationships.

Read more at Great Depression 2