Kunstler--Scale Implosion: After Ruining America, the Era of Giant Chain Stores Is Over

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15. And add to that how the executive class and stockholders (owners) of these large businesses

generally vote republican which is no different than shooting themselves in their own foot. How can supporting policies that destroy the spending power of their own customers be a good thing for business. Makes no sense except in the context of individuals looking for out only for themselves for short term gains. In which case, they could really care less whether or not the businesses they run or own are successful in the long run. They'll put the cash cow up for sacrificial slaughter any time if it means a big payoff for themselves. Screw the consequences as long as they personally don't have to pay for them.... People like this would have a harder time getting the upper hand in running a business if unions actually held seats on the boards of directors.