The post is somewhat rambling, but it's a start at taking on what will likely be a new buzzword tossed around by the Right: the Ownership Society. Bush and his gang would have you believe that they're trying to promote everyone being in charge of their own destiny by becoming "owners," etc. Sounds great, but underneath the pretty words is a pretty ugly reality. Unfortunately, the pretty words are all that a lot of people will hear. An "ownership society" is designed to help those who own. Those who don't, well...they get to pay those who own. What I want is an "opportunity society" which helps those who want to make something for themselves, not those who are only sitting on past gains.
Posted by Jason at November 24, 2004 09:33 AM