Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!
Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us! is a 2009 work of fiction by American political activist Ralph Nader, described by him as a practical utopia, in the style of Edward Bellamy's 1888 utopian novel Looking Backwards.[1]
Nader wrote the book to inspire imaginative solutions to the problem of corrupt politicians and financial institutions.[2][3]
Similarity to Atlas Shrugged
Just as Atlas Shrugged, by conservative author Ayn Rand, portrayed self-interested successful capitalists working to create a "Utopia of Greed" that is free from government, Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us! portrays an altruistic group of super-rich individuals working to "re-make government" and where "the rebellious rich take on the reigning rich."[4]
The novel's protagonist is inspired by Warren Buffett. On August 14, 2011, Warren Buffett wrote an influential op-ed entitled, "Stop Coddling the Super-rich",[5] which argues that the super-rich should bear more responsibility and pay their "fair share" of taxes.
References
- ^ Nader, Ralph. Only the Super Rich Can Save Us! Nader.org. 22 September 2009.
- ^ Long, Rob. One Man's Utopia. The Wall Street Journal. 29 September 2009.
- ^ Khatchadourian, Raffi. Nader’s Blueprint. The New Yorker. 28 September 2009.
- ^ Moyer, Justin. Novel comparison: Ayn Rand and Ralph Nader The Washington Post. 23 October 2009.
- ^ Buffett, Warren. Stop Coddling the Super-Rich The New York Times. 14 August 2011.
External links
- Official website
- Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us! at Seven Stories Press
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