We all like to hear, read or watch movies where the bad guys particularly if they are not from where we are located are caught and the world is seemingly a better place. Among the many movies with this theme is Z which is loosely based on a 1963 assassination in Greece Those of who live in democracies for all their faults, still believe even if the person has left or right leanings they should remain alive for the good of the country. Depending on our opinion of them, when they leave politics or die the morning can be very short. In the movie Z , the attorney general sends one of his young aids to quickly ensure the myth matches the reality, however reality turns even under the threat of violence. Petty jealousy, not seeing the big picture (or future career) and seeming very similar descriptive sentences leads the attorney to bring to trial a number of the conspirators in this case the accused include police captain and his deputies. This seems like a good thing, except when their sentences are shown on the movie – the bulk of the individuals received a slap on the wrist and life carried on and the attorney went to private practice.

Linking to dividend paying stocks, these stocks are similar to the established political party for even though many think there is a distinction between politics and business, the ability to continue the business means the threads run thick. This is why established companies seemingly like stability, similar party continuing to win. They may or may not support them directly but indirectly it is relatively easy to see the benefits for each. Stability means the rules favor the existing companies.

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions.