SPOT ON JOAN. The Techno-Feudalists have indeed adopted the cynical ploy of populist pretense. Hey, it is working for Trump. Someone should actually tell the true story of the Luddites. But discontent is far too mild for the shit storm we re about to enter. Note: https://medium.com/@daneke/a-requiem-for-american-democracy-5aa717cc7f40 PS: Your van piece was also a delight.