The case for “counterfeit” over “parasite,” “corrupt,” “pedophiles,” etc:

• “Parasite,” while relevant, reeks of the “eat the rich” socialist mantra. Which tends toward kissing the problem and simply hating people for being successful. In other words, we should attack the MEANS, not the people.

•”Counterfeit” correctly and succinctly identifies the problem, the counterfeit machine/money prying, and also leaves room for the successful but ignorant. Those who participate but are largely innocent and have no idea what is going on.

• “Counterfeit” lends itself to an explanation. It stirs the right questions in those who may not have a grasp on the problem, imo.

• “Pedophiles” is also relevant, but also an insane accusation of a horrific crime that cannot be broadly painted at a vast group of people. To do so only lends to the idea that we are foolish conspiracy theorists or hate everyone in govt regardless of character or actual guilt.

• “Corrupt Class” is also a good one, but fails to identify anything other than generic negative bias. Again, broad sweeping and relevant, but not very informative.

The best name is that which informs and identifies. “Counterfeit” does that successfully while also leaving space for an entire industry built around it, that may not even be aware of the problem. It identifies *the crime* rather than labeling *criminals.*

You can call them whatever you wish, but I am, do, & will refer to them as the “Counterfeit Class.” I am the intolerant minority 😆