NTGNTP (6th Draft): CAUSE AND CONSEQUENCE Part 1.7.0

7. On Crackdowns, Cold War and Capitalism:

Crackdowns are ultimately self-defeating by diverting long range interests toward myopic power requirements. The drug war may primarily shoulder the responsibility for the massive U.S. national debt. Even bastard capitalism, practiced in the United States, requires profit for survival. The drug trade will always exist. This money represents an ever increasing unregulated and untaxed economic sector in the multi-billion dollar range. Perhaps, the drug trade is the last true bastion of capitalism -- a natural system prompting survival at the expense of others. Altruism rarely has any place in this scheme not unlike the food chain. However, true capitalism would actually more equitably distribute wealth by ensuring the continual circulation of funds. The drug crackdown, in response to a national health crisis, has come at the expense of the government's own coffers. The remedial solutions employing property confiscation will not make any sizable difference, only inflame passions by allowing tangible symbols for focus. Incarcerated individuals have been put to work, but will prove less economically productive than regular unskilled workers. No incentives exist. The cold war has seen many undiscussed casualties. Society has suffered from the industrial military mentality.[19] The same power structure capable of awesome destruction has been weakest domestically. Fifty years of war produced many unsustainable high-wage jobs. Military equipment must be used or sold for any return. Nuclear weapons are not suitable for either. Once the rationale for these weapons was no longer sustainable, the associated employment opportunities quickly faded. Economic recession followed the downturn. Dissent was certainly voiced, but prosperity rectified much potential damage. Only minor concessions were ever granted.[20] The drug war is just another example of agitation propaganda applied inward. Before the militia movement, the hysteria was focused elsewhere. Ethics is completely lacking in this moral society. Therefore, new co-targets may be added to the list, such as firearms. Prohibition does not work, but its enforcement mechanisms can be redirected. Drugs may become legal and taxed for medical treatment of addiction. The DARE program will say no to something else. Public disapproval is easily induced. Hitler proved similar propaganda tactics work effectively. The myopic power elite have learned from previous examples of their enemies. Decadence has been harnessed to accomplish the task. Those socially isolated will usually react to supplied stimuli, and not know better from lacking relevant experience. Imposed stasis will lead to decay. A great hope: the filth will liquidate themselves.

[19] In fact, President and former Five Star General Dwight D. Eisenhower did warn against the eventuality during his farewell address in 1960, while coining the term "military industrial complex."

[20] Although, mountains can always be made of mole hills. Is true equality defined by equal opportunities to be exploited by capital?