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In reply to the discussion: TYT’s Cenk Uygur booted from American Airlines flight because pilot wasn’t ‘comfortable' [View all]chervilant
(8,267 posts)206. I did not call
a "frazzled employee" a corporate megalomaniac. Corporate megalomaniacs are those few people/families worldwide who own and control more than 45% of the planet's resources, including human resources. The corporate megalomaniacs have usurped our media, our politics, AND our global economy.
If you are truly unaware of these individuals, I suggest you read "The Corporation" by Joel Bakan, "Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein, and everything else you can find that explicates how crony capitalism enables a handful of people to reap the rewards of the targeted industry of the vast Hoi Polloi. Chris Hedges, Howard Zinn and Noam Chomsky are other resources you might consider.
I've written about these psychopaths before:
The members of the Global Oligarchy are few in number (less the 370), yet they own and control more than 45% of the world's resources, including human resources.
The top 400 richest people are from Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
Despite the geographic diversity of the uber wealthy, their common socioeconomic status renders each a member of Richistan, whose citizenry enjoy the rarest of comestibles, the finest accommodations, the most expensive trinkets, and richly appointed exclusive residences. Denizens of Richistan travel in private jets, yachts, and limos; and they NEVER discuss their wealth.
Fully one-third of the wealthiest 400 are from the United States. Almost half of the 50 wealthiest people are from the United States. (Bill Gates was toppled from his rarefied status as the richest person on the planet in March of last year; replaced by Mexican mogul Carlos Slim Helu.)
When you contemplate this radical income inequity, dear reader, please understand viscerally, that you are NOT a member of this exclusive club, nor are you likely to EVER be. You are an insignificant member of the vast hoi polloi. The denizens of Richistan comprise a mere 5.28 X 10^(-6)% of our planet's population. You are as likely to win the lottery as to join the ranks of the uber wealthy.
If anyone thinks that the decline of the US as the premiersuperpowerGlobal Bully will have any real impact on the wealth and power of the denizens of Richistan, I have to offer you exclusive beach front property in Helena, Montana.
I wrote that in 2012, after copious research. The numbers have changed, obviously. The oligarchy now controls more than 45% of the planet's vital resources, including human resources. At this point, Senator Sanders' message is critical, both in terms of climate change AND with regards to radical income inequity. We have this one chance to change our economic behaviors, and we'd best succeed.
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TYT’s Cenk Uygur booted from American Airlines flight because pilot wasn’t ‘comfortable' [View all]
kpete
Apr 2016
OP
What is this, "I wasn't comfortable" and "I felt threatened" crap with these airline . . .
brush
Apr 2016
#135
According to an account from AA pilot who was there, their mechanics were the cause of this problem.
JimDandy
Apr 2016
#195
makes sense? no, he doesn't say that, you are just as bad as Cenk, twisting words like that
thesteelgeneral3
Apr 2016
#167
So people you feel are assholes shouldn't get services they pay for?
PersonNumber503602
Apr 2016
#85
If they can do it to Cenk Uygur, they an do it to Race Bannon and Johnny Quest.
Agnosticsherbet
Apr 2016
#106
Right. Because the reason they sent a new plane was because someone was loudly yelling "fuck". (nt)
Nye Bevan
Apr 2016
#72
Way to speak truth to power, Cenk! That was REALLY taking it to the "MAN"...
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#149
Yeah, the AA mechanics over in the hanger heard Cenk cursing, all the way across the airport...
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#148
mouthpiece of sanders campaign pulls PR stunt to market self. better luck next time nt
msongs
Apr 2016
#14
Clearly they choose to remove him from the flight because the color of his skin
rockfordfile
Apr 2016
#50
Cenk Uygur Livestreams Himself Getting Kicked Off American Airlines Flight
WillYourVoteBCounted
Apr 2016
#32
What exactly was he expecting to happen? I think it was a publicity stunt.
NurseJackie
Apr 2016
#164
This is typical of the Vampire Airline that ruined air service to the Midwest.
joanbarnes
Apr 2016
#52
Depending on what isolated, badly-served destination you have to get to,
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#156
You act like that in an airport, and you'll very soon find yourself escorted out by security.
cwydro
Apr 2016
#172
An attorney will tell you that 'free speech' has fuck-all to do with private parties.
X_Digger
Apr 2016
#122
What a prima donna he is. Is that the first time he's been delayed 4 hours? I had...
George II
Apr 2016
#75
A narcissist is Cenk. He thinks the world revolves around him. Sound familiar ?
Trust Buster
Apr 2016
#78
It is truly disgusting that just because Cenk criticizes Hillary that her fans think he deserves
cui bono
Apr 2016
#96
Don't feel bad Cenk, you could be stuck on the FAA "No Fly List" since 12/2001 like me!
Dustlawyer
Apr 2016
#150
It had to be a publicity stunt. It's difficult to imagine that any reasonable person could expect...
NurseJackie
Apr 2016
#166
I compaining about my comfort level as compromised the next time I see a dolt with a dixie rag ....
marble falls
Apr 2016
#182