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Re: Burma (Myanmar) Cyclone and neo-liberal economics

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Originally Posted by MattLarson View Post
Oh, brother.



I'm sure you've noticed the massive Western exploitation following the tsunami, right?
Yes.

The Rise of Disaster Capitalism | Naomi Klein
The Indonesian Quake: The rise of the relief and reconstruction complex

I have plenty more links if you need them but the most extensive research done into this, and meticulously sourced, is in Naomi Klein's Shock Doctrine.

Why do you doubt this happening Matt? Or would you rather just talk about me?

Andrew
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