“ GREED — and its crafty sibling, speculation — are the designated culprits for the financial crisis. But another, much admired, habit of mind should get its share of the blame: the delusional optimism of mainstream, all-American, positive thinking.
Barbara Ehrenreich, in an op-ed in The New York Times today. [Thanks to the Crappy Hour over at Jezebel.com for the heads up!] (via iveneverheardofyou)
Couldn’t agree more. Optimism sucks.
Pessimism/Gloom ‘08!
3 years ago