And anything that threatens that paradigm must be stamped out, cast away, made to disappear. The ownership class must protect its reason for existence and what is the source of its legitimacy and power.

They've managed to enlist the assistance of some of their own victims by offering them a little piece of the action, or promising them an even bigger piece, later on, if they just work hard, follow the rules and don't cause trouble. "Be patient, and soon you'll be able to join us."

But each day the promise slips further into the future, and the grim reality becomes more obvious to anyone who has not wagered his destiny on it.