[lbo-talk] Pathological Fear of Dependency, was Re: New Imperialism?

[T Fast]

> Also -- usually (as in this thread) hierarchy is automatically equated
> with hierarchies of _power_. And unequal distributions of power can and
> usually (not always) do constitute a threat to the well being of those
> 'lower' in the hierarchy. I'm not sure that all these equations hold.
> This seems to be part of what Travis has in mind:
>
> T Fast wrote:
>> And the consequences for the individuals participating in these very
>> different hierarchical organizations should not be conflated simply 
>> because
>> they can all be shown to have a hierarchical structure.
>>
>> Travis
>


> In any case, hierarchy need not be identified with the power structures
> of class societies. And to suggest that numerous kinds of hierarchy will
> always be with us is by no means the same as saying we must always
> suffer exploitation and oppression.
>
> Carrol

That was exactly where I was driving, I just did not have energy for the 
road trip.  So the question is:  Was Doug making a the strong claim or the 
weak claim?

Travis