Autumn in Utopia – The Conflict

Someone retaining capital and power from the days of capitalism is attempting to buy people off and control them for his advantage again. He is trying to make money off of them by offering them money. That way he can get them to do what he wants while retaining a dominant position for himself and his family for years to come. He also instills this hope in his followers. That they may be able to hold a position above others to where they can have material goods and leisure of a higher level than they are able to now under the policy of cooperation. His name is James Maverick.

I pull into the power plant and go in to see Grady. It is 10:30pm on Monday.

“Grady. How are you?” I ask.

“Just fine Walt. Did you know Maverick was in here? He offered Stuart a hundred thousand dollars a year to be his partner and run the place. He’s also got a bank project he’s working on. Says he’s got investors and everything.”

“You don’t say.” I reply. “Trying to get the great scam back in place I see.”

“Yeah,” Grady responds. “Stu didn’t take him up on it but Maverick says he’ll be back.”

“I’d better talk to Stuart.” I say.