Art, any chance of adding to your list -- capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy -- capitalism's twin cousins: militarism and consumerism?

Consumerism is a byproduct and subset of Capitalism. The creation of demand, where none previously existed, is a key feature of our modern economies. Why do you think kids are so confused: "The economy is looking good today as *consumer spending* is up....The stock market went up 100 points on news that *consumer spending* has increased..." Ever hear of the stock market going up on news of increased consumer savings? Ever hear that the economy is strong because people are saving money instead of buying depreciating crap? These days, you're made to feel guilty, like you're not properly contributing to the economy, if you aren't spending money. Militarism, on the other hand, is a bit more complex and more of an amalgamation of everything. Part of it is Patriarchal aggression, part of it is Capitalistic greed, and part of it is White Supremacist racism and imperialism. However, one thing I would say is that militarism is definitely not unique to the U.S., it's just that when we engage in it, we tend to inflict more collateral damage due to our size. However, Patriarchal aggression is something I would say undergirds militarism globally, no matter what country. If we could just kill off all the men in a figurative (not literal) sense, there would be far fewer wars and much less violence. The social construction of male identity is basically responsible for most of the world's death and suffering. Art