American capitalism has a special skill in defusing radical ideas and images with cooptation into the predominant status quo. In the 1960s "black panther" equated to a radical political party, the Black Panthers, but today it's the title of an action movie with a black hero that is shattering financial records. From free food for kids to great profits for corporations, all to the cheers of satisfied customers. We get the governments we deserve.
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