The Revolution of the discontent

The Revolution of the discontent

Dr. Jassim Taqui

The spread of the massive corruption in Pakistan within the framework of globalization and exploitative capitalism has virtually ended the nation state. Presently, the Multinational Corporations have assumed the power of “Global Government,” which is heavily supported by the minority billionaires. This has resulted in the emergence of a class of discontent.

This phenomenon was prominently highlighted by the American economist John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006) in over a thousand of articles he wrote on the issue including some outstanding books on the subject especially The Affluent Society, American Capitalism and The New Industrial State.

Pakistan is witnessing the beginning of the revolution of the majority of the poor who are exploited by ruthless capitalists who insist on amassing huge wealth on the expense of the legitimate rights of the majority. Thus, the present unjust system is reversing democracy since the slim minority has become the natural ruler. The majority is increasing feeling that they have become slaves of the capitalist.

If the system continues with this policy of absolute power and  non-transparency, the discontent would start the revolution.