martybegan
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Martybegan,
Feudalism was a way for more aggressive, ambitious individuals (the "1%," say) to control the lives of the other 99%. That is, in my view, a kind of human pathology in that it is abnormal and deviant as compared to the general population. Feudalism ended because the oppressed 99% attacked the lords and demanded better lives.
The lords (the 1%) never went away, though, any more than schizophrenics can disappear from our society (interestingly, about 1% of our general population is schizophrenic). The remaining 99% are easy prey to the 1% because the 99% do not think in the same manner. That 1% wants to control people--and, since currency represents a claim on the labor of another, more money means more control.
Capital is not necessary at all for human endeavor and progress. Human labor is the only important component. Capital is simply a means of extracting the profits of labor from those that do the work. And the 99% are generally too busy living lives to pay much attention to what the 1% does. (Until it gets out of hand, that is.)
Spoken like a true communist, comrade. Now can you tell me why your system doesn't actually work?
And you are trying to sound smarter than you probably are. Take a hint, stop doing it.
What, pray tell, is "my system?" Because I don't profess to have one. I know this current economic system is on the back end of the curve, and will soon collapse. Even Smith predicted it. The "communist" comment on your part merely exposes you as a victim of propaganda. Most Americans cannot successfully explain socialism, fascism, or communism. They merely know that they are "bad things."
How can I possibly "sound smarter" than I am? That makes no sense whatever.
To me they are bad things, and there are reasons why. The main reason being all 3 place way to much power in the hands of a central government for my liking.
If you remove capital from the economic system what is your replacement? I assume communism. Its OK to say you are a communist, hell my cousin is a democratic socialist. Hes a nice guy and all, but his poltiical leanings suck.