Or, are you merely one of those whose lives are profoundly influenced by the decisions of Brahmins and Merchants? Hence Piketty’s Brahmins and Merchants. When capitalism ceased to be bounded by the borders of the nation state (thanks primarily to the off-shoring of production) the opportunities for both Merchants and Brahmins expanded to encompass the entire globe. Clearly, the present National-Act-NZ First coalition government is more sympathetic to the values and aspirations of the Merchants than it is to those of the Brahmins. It may be tempting to run roughshod over well-educated and working-class New Zealanders, but it’s a temptation this Merchants government would be well-advised to resist.

Source: Stuff May 12, 2024 23:55 UTC