Revolving Door Politics: Kyrgyz Style (A Primer)

The revolution in Kyrgyzstan came and went, and because the country is somewhere "over there" and doesn't have nice islands or a major oil stash, was promptly forgotten by the US media. Zero Hedge has been posting a series of articles on the situation there (courtesy of our friends at www.oilprice.com) and in fact will post the most recent article shortly. However, here is a useful primer on revolving door politics in developing countries: the fate of each member of the ruling party can be easily traced. On second thought, this is precisely what happens in the US, less bloodily, and without a Wall Street to redirect the output of the working class into the pockets of the "feudal casino-state" kleptocrats.

chart courtesy of Flickr

Comments

[Pure Evil]

But, just think, the "feudal casino-state" is being funded by worthless paper notes.

Imagine dying for the Empire with your only monetary reward being pieces of paper printed with pretty colors of ink.

Even Roman Legions demanded gold and silver in payment, or at the very least, salt.

[Dirt Rat]

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.

[Alexandra Hamilton]

That sums it up nicely.

[glenlloyd]

that describes the situation quite well.