Theowl32
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The truth that the ignorant cannot accept is there is no such thing as a utopia. The politicians main job is to sell utopia to the gullible.
Having said that, we also need to realize that PURE CAPITALISM is as dangerous as PURE SOCIALISM (communism.) The believers in either of these two ideologies (the pure versions of both) believe in this mythical utopia that does not exist.
Pure capitalism does not (theoretically) guard against monopolies. Tyrants would eventually rise and they certainly did in this country until Teddy put an end to the 80/hr work week, deplorable working conditions etc etc etc etc.
On the other hand, the socialists buy into this notion that all of these companies are simply evil. Most of these companies that are profit driven are simply an enemy to the poor. Never mind that these profit incentives is the reason that many of us enjoy the amenities that we all have. The products that many of us take for granted were virtually all pursued with that evil profit incentive. The fairy tale of robinhood appeals to many, and most people certainly take joy in watching some trust fund skank like Paris Hilton have to spend a few nights in a jail cell.
My perspective is capitalism works MOST PRACTICAL in a monetary system. Although, I do not support monopolies and regulations are necessary. However, the level to which these regulations has caused strife in the middle class (the small business owner.) The government's enemy is the power that we the people have. The government is certainly motivated to gaining that power from the people and they are very skilled at using rhetoric to convince the masses the government knows best. They oppress minorities by convincing them they are perpetual victims.
Having said that, we also need to realize that PURE CAPITALISM is as dangerous as PURE SOCIALISM (communism.) The believers in either of these two ideologies (the pure versions of both) believe in this mythical utopia that does not exist.
Pure capitalism does not (theoretically) guard against monopolies. Tyrants would eventually rise and they certainly did in this country until Teddy put an end to the 80/hr work week, deplorable working conditions etc etc etc etc.
On the other hand, the socialists buy into this notion that all of these companies are simply evil. Most of these companies that are profit driven are simply an enemy to the poor. Never mind that these profit incentives is the reason that many of us enjoy the amenities that we all have. The products that many of us take for granted were virtually all pursued with that evil profit incentive. The fairy tale of robinhood appeals to many, and most people certainly take joy in watching some trust fund skank like Paris Hilton have to spend a few nights in a jail cell.
My perspective is capitalism works MOST PRACTICAL in a monetary system. Although, I do not support monopolies and regulations are necessary. However, the level to which these regulations has caused strife in the middle class (the small business owner.) The government's enemy is the power that we the people have. The government is certainly motivated to gaining that power from the people and they are very skilled at using rhetoric to convince the masses the government knows best. They oppress minorities by convincing them they are perpetual victims.