Capitalism Quote by Owen Jones
“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.”
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.
Question economic narratives.
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When to use this quote
- policy making
- public discourse
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do elites maintain power?
- What alternatives exist?
Over‑generalization may ignore dissent.