(POLICY) an extreme form of capitalism created in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. In some cases, as in Chile (1973), the disaster is a coup d'etat with the express purpose of imposing disaster capitalism. In other cases, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, it is a genuine natural disaster that literally kills.
After some disasters, the authorities in some countries may well respond by imposing "reforms" that would have been impossible before. These include: (1) privatization of public property, making it unavailable to the indigenous people; (2) arbitrary elimination of laws ("deregulation"); and (3) slashing democratically chosen programs that help ordinary citizens ("austerity programs").
The concept was popularized in Naomi Klein's excellent 2007 book, *The Shock Doctrine*.
After some disasters, the authorities in some countries may well respond by imposing "reforms" that would have been impossible before. These include: (1) privatization of public property, making it unavailable to the indigenous people; (2) arbitrary elimination of laws ("deregulation"); and (3) slashing democratically chosen programs that help ordinary citizens ("austerity programs").
The concept was popularized in Naomi Klein's excellent 2007 book, *The Shock Doctrine*.
"Disaster capitalism" is neoliberalism imposed undemocratically. It exploits natural disasters, civil wars, foreign invasions, coups d'etat, terrorism, or explicit deception. It always seeks to make its changes irreversible.
Naomi Klein mostly blames the International Monetary Fund, but there are other culprits as well.
Naomi Klein mostly blames the International Monetary Fund, but there are other culprits as well.
by Abu Yahya July 10, 2010
by Quirkster July 26, 2008
New Orleans slang for what most cities call the "median" --the little strip of ground in the middle of the road.
Legend has it that the neutral ground got its name from early New Orleans when the French and Spanish could do business between sections of the city standing on the "neutral ground."
by cajunchick April 04, 2010
a person who bases his identity on consuming the latest tech and entertainment or anything else that is not a significant improvement for his/ her life. Due to this many products and franchises plateau as consoomers will buy those products without any regard for quality.
Ace: yo jack, did u see that guy who started crying over that star wars trailer
Jack: Yeah bro, he's a prime example of being a consoomer
Jack: Yeah bro, he's a prime example of being a consoomer
by Acethemain June 17, 2020
by Anvl February 24, 2005
“Fuck it we ball” meaning: My life is in utter disarray, yet in spite of that, I spite of every set back I must face, I will rise to the occasion at any opportunity. For my past may have led to my present situation, but my present actions will shape my future. The next events will either we legendary or disastrous. Failure is no longer an option, the ball has hit the ground and now the only option is to bounce back or die trying.
by Alleywaycheese May 22, 2022
comes from the latin words confabulationes (gossip) & falsus (false)
basically, lying to make gossip you heard more interesting
it's something i see happening a lot here, so might as well make a word for it
basically, lying to make gossip you heard more interesting
it's something i see happening a lot here, so might as well make a word for it
"oi, i heard ross cheated on his wife"
"he did... i feel bad for beth,"
"yeah, he cheated on her, with ,her SISTER"
"what??? no???"
"huh, but ... my wife told me he did"
"oh, she made a confalsus then"
"he did... i feel bad for beth,"
"yeah, he cheated on her, with ,her SISTER"
"what??? no???"
"huh, but ... my wife told me he did"
"oh, she made a confalsus then"
by cordallion December 08, 2023