As the ordinary taxpayer sits on the sidelines and watches the economic collapse with trepidation, Gazelle readers help maintain a sense of perspective.

The article ‘The Rise of American Socialism’ has attracted a record number of readers, and a number of responses came by means other than the ‘comment’ section. For the edification of all readers, the Gazelle offers a glimpse of these responses.

A Russian reader points out another link between the US Republicans and socialism Russian style:

Corporate America on a mission! Interesting times to have money in property.

Another reader responded (rather tardily) to the article ‘The Management Delusion’ (See January 3, 2008) to observe that a Christian denomination of his acquaintance has completed construction of its new world headquarters, now called ‘Global Mission Center’. Hmmm. That rings a bell.

Corporate Christian America on a mission! Great time to get into the property market...