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“After the rise of Thatcherism, the smashing of the trade unions, and the post-cold war sense that any alternative to free-market capitalism was permanently discredited, you can see why the wealthy felt drunk on the sense of eternal victory.” quote by Owen Jones
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“After the rise of Thatcherism, the smashing of the trade unions, and the post-cold war sense that any alternative to free-market capitalism was permanently discredited, you can see why the wealthy felt drunk on the sense of eternal victory.”

Owen Jones

About This Quote

Source Article: The Guardian, 2018

Wealthy elites felt triumphant after neoliberal triumphs, seeing alternatives as impossible.

In simple terms: Wealth felt victorious after neoliberal dominance.

Key Takeaway

Question economic narratives.

Themes

politics economics ideology

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political journalistic

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • public discourse
  • education

Key Concepts

capitalism social class history

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do elites maintain power?
  • What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective

Over‑generalization may ignore dissent.

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