How pirates fashioned our financial crisis

For those of you who don’t read the Star, I thought this was a great piece , as it added a very unique spin to the whole financial crisis and why our corporations are the way that they are.

After seeing The Corporation several years ago, I understood their point that there was some kind of psychosis that was driving this institution.  However, when you approach the corporation from this historical context, it’s easier to understand why they have a manic anti-social pathology to them!

I’d be curious to know if anyone has more context or research related to this idea.  If so, please post links below.