You, dear reader already know where the above title was borrowed from. It is straight from Prof Joseph Stiglitz’s acclaimed work with the title Globalization and Its Discontents. Although different in their broad areas of interest, I consider the title apt to underlie what I now perceive as the culture of ceaseless hounding of corporate entities in the guise of consumer resistance.
“The review is unacceptable; in fact, satanic” – I have heard some say moments after – never mind the rationale given by the broadcast entertainment outfit, which is that the forces of economics dictated the move at this time.
I love the way an X user @Letter_to_Jack – thanks to Punch – captured the situation: “Electricity tariffs increased: Small rage. Cement prices through the roof: Small rage. Diesel to 1700/L at a point: Small rage. Indomie at 13k=small rage. DSTV increases prices: OUTRAGE! At this point, you’d think DSTV/MultiChoice is the only trigger Nigerians have.
I actually thought that was hitting the nail on the head! In other words, hate as Nigerians might, of the averment by that distinguished public servant, the policy makers can only afford to ignore the dictates of the market to their peril! That is wisdom.