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Our economy and society depend on most people feeling the system is working for them. But a growing sense of powerlessness in all aspects of our lives – as workers, consumers, and voters – is convincing most people the system is working only for those at the top.
You are confusing crony capitalism (fascism) with free market capitalism. As government power grows private enterprise shrinks and the big boys prosper. Small business cannot deal with the legal, regulatory, tax and red tape that large companies can. They can have department solely for each one of those.Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
You are confusing crony capitalism (fascism) with free market capitalism. As government power grows private enterprise shrinks and the big boys prosper. Small business cannot deal with the legal, regulatory, tax and red tape that large companies can. They can have department solely for each one of those.Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
Which socialist countries offer the freedoms you are thinking about?
Our economy and society depend on most people feeling the system is working for them. But a growing sense of powerlessness in all aspects of our lives – as workers, consumers, and voters – is convincing most people the system is working only for those at the top.
Why Millions of Americans Feel Like They Have No Power Over Their Lives Alternet
Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
Our economy and society depend on most people feeling the system is working for them. But a growing sense of powerlessness in all aspects of our lives – as workers, consumers, and voters – is convincing most people the system is working only for those at the top.
Why Millions of Americans Feel Like They Have No Power Over Their Lives Alternet
Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
I totally disagree with that. I feel 100% in control of my life.
Those who feel otherwise, I fear, have succumbed to the victim mentality that permeates the society. This is why courts are overburdened with law suits; it's always the other guy's fault. You think of yourself as a victim of some boogeyman hiding in the shadows so, as a result, you are not responsible for anything that happens that has ill effects. Also as a result, the "victories" are artificially sweeter because you think you've overcome some barrier.
In reality, aside for extraordinary circumstances, you are the captain of your ship and you have nobody to blame except yourself if you forfeit control.
You are confusing crony capitalism (fascism) with free market capitalism. As government power grows private enterprise shrinks and the big boys prosper. Small business cannot deal with the legal, regulatory, tax and red tape that large companies can. They can have department solely for each one of those.Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
Which socialist countries offer the freedoms you are thinking about?
Over 50% of the working population (120 million individuals) works in a small business;
Small businesses have generated over 65% of the net new jobs since 1995;
Approximately 543,000 new businesses get started each month (but more employer businesses shut down than start up each month).
Our economy and society depend on most people feeling the system is working for them. But a growing sense of powerlessness in all aspects of our lives – as workers, consumers, and voters – is convincing most people the system is working only for those at the top.
Why Millions of Americans Feel Like They Have No Power Over Their Lives Alternet
Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
I totally disagree with that. I feel 100% in control of my life.
Those who feel otherwise, I fear, have succumbed to the victim mentality that permeates the society. This is why courts are overburdened with law suits; it's always the other guy's fault. You think of yourself as a victim of some boogeyman hiding in the shadows so, as a result, you are not responsible for anything that happens that has ill effects. Also as a result, the "victories" are artificially sweeter because you think you've overcome some barrier.
In reality, aside for extraordinary circumstances, you are the captain of your ship and you have nobody to blame except yourself if you forfeit control.
Thanks for your comment!
I feel I am the one controlling my own life, as well. But the number of possibilities and options that we have is gradually decreasing over time. Take 2016 presidential elections. We don't even know what candidates are going to do with this country if they get the seat.
Then why do you bitch so much?Our economy and society depend on most people feeling the system is working for them. But a growing sense of powerlessness in all aspects of our lives – as workers, consumers, and voters – is convincing most people the system is working only for those at the top.
Why Millions of Americans Feel Like They Have No Power Over Their Lives Alternet
Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
I totally disagree with that. I feel 100% in control of my life.
Those who feel otherwise, I fear, have succumbed to the victim mentality that permeates the society. This is why courts are overburdened with law suits; it's always the other guy's fault. You think of yourself as a victim of some boogeyman hiding in the shadows so, as a result, you are not responsible for anything that happens that has ill effects. Also as a result, the "victories" are artificially sweeter because you think you've overcome some barrier.
In reality, aside for extraordinary circumstances, you are the captain of your ship and you have nobody to blame except yourself if you forfeit control.
Then why do you bitch so much?Our economy and society depend on most people feeling the system is working for them. But a growing sense of powerlessness in all aspects of our lives – as workers, consumers, and voters – is convincing most people the system is working only for those at the top.
Why Millions of Americans Feel Like They Have No Power Over Their Lives Alternet
Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
I totally disagree with that. I feel 100% in control of my life.
Those who feel otherwise, I fear, have succumbed to the victim mentality that permeates the society. This is why courts are overburdened with law suits; it's always the other guy's fault. You think of yourself as a victim of some boogeyman hiding in the shadows so, as a result, you are not responsible for anything that happens that has ill effects. Also as a result, the "victories" are artificially sweeter because you think you've overcome some barrier.
In reality, aside for extraordinary circumstances, you are the captain of your ship and you have nobody to blame except yourself if you forfeit control.
Our economy and society depend on most people feeling the system is working for them. But a growing sense of powerlessness in all aspects of our lives – as workers, consumers, and voters – is convincing most people the system is working only for those at the top.
Why Millions of Americans Feel Like They Have No Power Over Their Lives Alternet
Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
I totally disagree with that. I feel 100% in control of my life.
Those who feel otherwise, I fear, have succumbed to the victim mentality that permeates the society. This is why courts are overburdened with law suits; it's always the other guy's fault. You think of yourself as a victim of some boogeyman hiding in the shadows so, as a result, you are not responsible for anything that happens that has ill effects. Also as a result, the "victories" are artificially sweeter because you think you've overcome some barrier.
In reality, aside for extraordinary circumstances, you are the captain of your ship and you have nobody to blame except yourself if you forfeit control.
Thanks for your comment!
I feel I am the one controlling my own life, as well. But the number of possibilities and options that we have is gradually decreasing over time. Take 2016 presidential elections. We don't even know what candidates are going to do with this country if they get the seat.
All of the information will be on their websites (most will anyway). The truth is that the President makes very little headway without both houses of Congress and the House is going to be GOP stronghold for another generation
Finally, as voters we feel no one is listening because politicians, too, face less and less competition. Over 85 percent of congressional districts are considered “safe” for their incumbents in the upcoming 2016 election; only 3 percent are toss-ups.
Decades ago, political parties had strong local and state roots that gave politically-active citizens a voice in party platforms and nominees. Now, the two major political parties have morphed into giant national fund-raising machines.
Our economy and society depend on most people feeling the system is working for them. But a growing sense of powerlessness in all aspects of our lives – as workers, consumers, and voters – is convincing most people the system is working only for those at the top.
Why Millions of Americans Feel Like They Have No Power Over Their Lives Alternet
Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
I totally disagree with that. I feel 100% in control of my life.
Those who feel otherwise, I fear, have succumbed to the victim mentality that permeates the society. This is why courts are overburdened with law suits; it's always the other guy's fault. You think of yourself as a victim of some boogeyman hiding in the shadows so, as a result, you are not responsible for anything that happens that has ill effects. Also as a result, the "victories" are artificially sweeter because you think you've overcome some barrier.
In reality, aside for extraordinary circumstances, you are the captain of your ship and you have nobody to blame except yourself if you forfeit control.
Thanks for your comment!
I feel I am the one controlling my own life, as well. But the number of possibilities and options that we have is gradually decreasing over time. Take 2016 presidential elections. We don't even know what candidates are going to do with this country if they get the seat.
All of the information will be on their websites (most will anyway). The truth is that the President makes very little headway without both houses of Congress and the House is going to be GOP stronghold for another generation
What about these two:
Finally, as voters we feel no one is listening because politicians, too, face less and less competition. Over 85 percent of congressional districts are considered “safe” for their incumbents in the upcoming 2016 election; only 3 percent are toss-ups.
Decades ago, political parties had strong local and state roots that gave politically-active citizens a voice in party platforms and nominees. Now, the two major political parties have morphed into giant national fund-raising machines.
No system works perfectly. Perfection is a religious concept. Small business makes up about 3/4 of new hires and small business is down, not up. Big business in bed with government is a real problem, it borders on fascism. That is not how the free market works. And no utopian socialist examples?Actually you are not quite right. Small business still prospers in the US.You are confusing crony capitalism (fascism) with free market capitalism. As government power grows private enterprise shrinks and the big boys prosper. Small business cannot deal with the legal, regulatory, tax and red tape that large companies can. They can have department solely for each one of those.Raised on capitalism and free competition America is becoming a huge monopoly. Media monopolies control everything you hear and see, liberals and conservatives fused into one to dictate you their will, big business controls your well-being through employment policies. More competition in all spheres of life is what we need to revive the United States.
Which socialist countries offer the freedoms you are thinking about?
I am not saying capitalism is bad. Capitalism is working perfectly, as it worked for us for ages. However, fusion of big business with interests in politics and politicians interested in wealth never brings progress and prosperity to the country.
That's it. Rich become richer and the rest become equal.Oh for crying out loud. the damn wealth gap has grown even BIGGER under Obama who was going to wave his magic wand the make us all EQUAL/one/no losers in life because of their own CHOICES. no no no, it's because of that EVIL capitalism.
not to worry, Obama and his radical commies has been working hard to make us all Equal AND poor. only our masters in government can hold wealth.
