The Disenlightenment

"The universality of the therapist in the lives of a certain class does not alleviate but in fact encourages that classes dissatisfaction. Uncle Harry might say, 'Yes, that's tough' or "We've all been there.' or indeed, 'You'll live.' But he would not conclude, 'That's all we have time for today, see you next week.' That's a health professional might assess and aid a sufferer from psychological complaints is not impossible, but it is no more likely than a clergy person, relative, or wise layperson might do." The Disenlightenment by David Mamet

Going to have to disagree with this statement. Yes a therapist might say "Time's up" but you cannot be suggesting they provide an open ended schedule. Also many of those in most need of therapy may not have a clergy person, relative, or wise layperson to turn to. Or in some cases these very people may be the cause of the trauma. Never personally used a therapist or felt the need to but I do not assume others are as lucky. Depression is real and mental health issues are also real - if you feel the need for help - seek it!

The Disenlightenment

"An advanced application of the above, stunned by the absurdity of governing depredations; think of them as the mafia. Consider: ignore their posturings and protestations and simply note their actions. They want to 'be a partner' in your candy store (your life); they make you buy from their suppliers (environmentally sanctioned and otherwise preferred producers); charge you protection (taxes); put their people in charge (affirmative action); ruin your credit (inflation); sell off the fixtures (to China); and destroy your business if you don't comply (put you in jail). The apercu is not new. It is a contemporary application of Tom Paine, and the Preamble of the Constitution." The Disenlightenment: Politics, Horror, and Entertainment by David Mamet

The Disenlightenment - David Mamet

"Why would rational people vote to destroy their borders, their cities, their jobs, and their children? For the same reason the sick family must tolerate pedophilia rather than its revelation: the co-opted liberal electorate was terrified that any deviation would result in destruction of its protective unit. As it would." The Disenlightenment by David Mamet 

The Disenlightenment - David Mamet

"A representative [Congressman] must regularly raise $50,000 to stay in office. Regularly means every day, and so a politician is a shill. He has no skill other than persuasion and has never practiced it other than in fibbing go his constituents and flattering his paymasters.

The shill at the three-card monte game is hired to pretend to win and then to 'side' with the yokels and show them how to do the same. The politician presents himself as the friend of the voter, but, elected, can only vote at the direction of his owners. He is their employee and absent their favor, has no other means of support." The Disenlightenment: Politics, Horror, and Entertainment by David Mamet.