We're living in a funny world kid, a peculiar civilization. The police are playing crooks in it, and the crooks are doing police duty. The politicians are preachers, and the preachers are politicians. The tax collectors collect for themselves. The Bad People want us to have more dough, and the good people are fighting to keep it from us. It's not good for us, know what I mean? If we had all we wanted to eat, we'd eat too much. We'd have inflation in the toilet paper industry. That's the way I understand it. That's about the size of some of the arguments I've heard.
In the quote from Jim Thompson's "The Killer Inside Me," the speaker reflects on the absurdities of society. He observes a world where traditional roles are inverted; police act like criminals, and criminals perform duties expected of law enforcement. Similarly, he notes how politicians have taken on the role of preachers, while preachers engage in political activity. This chaotic blending of roles highlights a troubling reality where those in power serve their own interests rather than the public's.
The speaker continues by addressing the consequences of this misalignment. He suggests that those who are deemed 'bad' by society are advocating for more wealth, while those considered 'good' resist this accumulation, creating a paradox. The speaker warns that having everything we desire could lead to excess, potentially stirring economic instability, illustrated by the example of inflation affecting everyday items like toilet paper. Ultimately, he presents a cynical view of humanity's pursuit of desires amid conflicting motivations.
