link

http://consortiumnews.com/2013/10/09/making-the-economy-scream/

interesting read about the latest usa drama here, particularly the bit:

"But the concept [the new conservative approach to politics] remains the same: Control as much as possible what the population gets to see and hear; create chaos for your opponent’s government, economically and politically; blame it for the mess; and establish in the minds of the voters that their only way out is to submit, that the pain will stop once your side is back in power."

i cant help but be reminded about the liberal party's recent behavior in opposition by this: control what is seen and heard (way, way too easy here thanks to our monopolized media), create chaos ("we've lost control of our borders", "whyalla is going to be wiped off the map by the new big tax", "there is a budget emergency"), and blame the other for the mess and establish that the only way out is through them (front page of the telegraph: australia needs tony)