Republicans are under the delusion that all far lefties want to get rid of capitalism altogether. While some misguided liberals do express this, for the most part that isn’t what we want. I mean this sure as hell is not what democrats in office want - not even close.
There’s no denying that capitalism is essential for any nation’s economy to be successful. A private market itself is important. Hell most nations know this anyway. I mean contrary to popular belief, Venezuela has a private market. The government is simply incompetent so that’s why it is a failed state.
To me, capitalism in America in the 50’s is the dream. Capitalism now in America? It’s a complete joke. Unfettered capitalism sounds good on paper, but it simply isn’t in practice.
Let me sum up how corporations today view labor:
“Okay so how much can we pay our employees to at least keep them productive and keep a steady flow of applicants? Turnover isn’t a big deal so long as new people come in a steady flow. Obviously we aren’t concerned about paying them a wage they can live off of. We just meed to maximize profit.”
This is where the government needs to step in.
Correct me if I am wrong, but it sounds to me like you want other people to give you more of their hard-earned money, directly or indirectly.
What is it that you hope to achieve by "reforming Capitalism?" Is it better "wealth equality?"
The successful in private business are not achieving success at the expense of others. The contrary is true. Not only do they employ people, but they produce a product which other people voluntarily purchase.
Contrast this to the successful in government. They forcibly take other people's money through taxes, and their product is largely paying their own salaries and redistributing money at great expense.
Everyone has an opportunity to excel or even get incredibly rich, but one must be smart and work very hard to achieve the most. If someone is not happy with their salary, it's not because of an evil corporation; it's because that's what the market says the job is worth. One should gain some more experience and skills and get a better job though hard work. Don't work there if you don't like the terms. Employers who can't find workers have to raise salaries.
Corporations aren't to be demonized, they should be proactively promoted to the point they profit handsomely and multiply to create a strong economy which benefits everyone.
about paying them a wage they can live off of. We just meed to maximize profit.”
This is where the government needs to step in.
Demand a salary increase by force of government. Interesting approach. I've asked for and been granted raises in the past based upon my demonstrated merits, but I've never tried that approach. What do you get, like an extra 3%?
Regards,
Jim
