... and, the problem is that BOTH PARTIES uphold the neo-liberal capitalistic system, which is one of the reasons why Democrats lost this election because they were in charge for the past four years and the attention span of most Americans doesn't extend past their last paycheck.
“Yes, as through this world I've wandered
I've seen lots of funny men;
Some will rob you with a six-gun,
And some with a fountain pen.” - Woodie Guthrie
I am into diversity and independence. Capitalism can come in many different forms, some more social, liberal or fair than others. Oligarchy is maybe the least fair?
Nope, that’s (social) liberalism. And I prefer private schools, but more social if the government is paying for it to give access to all. Socialism is more totalitarian and leaving less choice. Like having only private roads, no private alternatives.
Thx for career advise, but I wouldn’t be a good civil servant. Looks beautiful tho. Canada have had an interesting model, but unfortunately is slipping behind in economic development now. The European welfare states also struggles and in Norway they tried to tax the rich, but they moved.
I think that's really more about consolidation of power like when you get too much capitalism or too much socialism you don't have the checks and balances to demand moral governing. Beyond that humans are just naturally greedy like all living chemicals and that goes way beyond just economics.
I must disagree. All humans are not greedy. I’ve known far too many people who had firm notions of “enough” and shared beyond that with a glad heart. Rapacious greed is a sickness, imo, an aberration.
I once had a long conversation (online) with a very intelligent guy who believed the best form of governance would be “benevolent dictatorship”. I suspect that, like me, you see the fatal flaw. 😜
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Btw, just in case, I meant by “rule” not a dictatorship like ruling but any real power position. Of course, some people in power may sell well a good image 😂.
It always counts even taking a subset of someone’s life (theft).
The population tolerates/volunteers for the violations because they do NOT see a more perfect union to be found (there are more perfect unions that exist).
The population trusts gatekeepers that cannot be trusted.
#SystemicCollapse
It's unfortunate that a guy got murdered. But if this incident sparks a conversation around capitalism, and specifically the US health care "system," then it won't be all for naught.
My fear is that the "moneyed interests" will soon grab ahold of the narrative (again) and the moment will be lost.
Capitalism has done tremendous good. But it has also been responsible for tremendous suffering as well. Any of the economic theories can, and have proven to be oppressive and destructive if not regulated.
It’s time to start taking back control of the reigns controlling our economic future for sure
I feel this in my bones. I think capitalism hit its zenith sometime in the late 70s as far as spreading prosperity and hope to ordinary humans. Greed has been the driving force during the ensuing decades.
The beauty of the corporation as a business structure is it dilutes moral culpability for evil acts done for profit. If a sole proprietor rips someone off, he's an asshole. If a company owned by 10,000 people rips someone off, the owners who profit from that act don't have to feel like they did it.
And they obviously don't. Morality taking a huge beating between big business (big profit margins, ie capitalism), "entitled" legal representation, and patriarchal, manmade religions. All for more greedy profits, power, and control.
All true.1
Hierarchy is natural. There's violence in my garden. Insects + plants are bullies.
Using our cerebral cortex, we can evolve positive, but not perfect social and economic systems. After WWII there was opportunity 4 people + and taxes on businesses etc., dismantled by Reagan +GOP .
Interesting article.
The result of the study is undeniable. I think a society without hierarchy would be impossible to achieve. If u find one, let me know and I'm there!
Truth. And yet we still see people saying "Murder is not ok."
Well the fact is, it damn well is in USA. Just depends on how and who is doing it. Police shoot you? Often is murder. No problems. Doctor makes an error? Oops. Nurses don't check on your honey and she's gone? Just happened. Insurers? Ugh.
Soon the best investment will be pitch fork manufacturers.
Circulating on social media:
“Thoughts and deductibles to the family. Unfortunately my condolences are out-of-network." "Sympathy denied. Greed is considered a pre existing condition.”
I agree but I believe greed is the overall problem here. How many mansions, cars etc. do you really need? It all becomes about the thill of acquisition. They don’t need the money
Think it about it though the get you at birth all through life and then they get you at the end .when does the greed end? not in this life for sure.That needs to change,but I feel will lead to demise of our species and probably all life on earth,sadly.
They have no conscience, so “I didn’t kill them; I let them die.” is the cold comfort of a warm legal blanket, tucking them in bed at night with a kiss.
I would add a phrase. The sickness of capitalism is that if you make money killing a person with paperwork, it simply doesn't count. In fact, the "making money" will be praised and the idea will be copied by others.
It's amazing how the corporate elite can kill as many people as.they want "indirectly " see tobacco, but 1 of.theirs gets.whats coming to him It's a travesty. Sorry for extra periods I'm to lazy to change it.
Watch “margin call” if you haven’t. I’ve sat in those boardrooms. That’s exactly how it goes down. And they don’t give a flying F about how it affects people.
I would add unrestrained capitalism. At times in this country's history we have had a restrained or regulated capitalism that worked much better than what we have today!
Another sickness of American capitalism and its government is that it's ok for the police or a rich person to kill a poor person or any minority for that matter.
But if you even threaten the 1%, you better run like hell.
*be a drug dealer who takes advantage of vulnerable people with drugs*-you're a criminal and deserve what happens to you as a result
*be an executive who denies people the drugs/care they need on a whim as part of a glorified protection racket*- You're a poor innocent victim.
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Here I am. complaining about vague political memes. again.
Don't see how this CEO is any different.
I've seen lots of funny men;
Some will rob you with a six-gun,
And some with a fountain pen.” - Woodie Guthrie
That billionaire CEO didn't lose a MOMENT's sleep over the untold number of deaths the 'denials' caused.
He made MONEY by being the 'best DENIER' while people and their families suffered, largely ignored by the Media.
He went about his day, his family benefits from the pain/misery of others
How about public schools?
THAT'S SOCIALISM
Private schools and "BUT DUH EKONIMEEEEE!"...
You'd fit right in
Btw, just in case, I meant by “rule” not a dictatorship like ruling but any real power position. Of course, some people in power may sell well a good image 😂.
The population tolerates/volunteers for the violations because they do NOT see a more perfect union to be found (there are more perfect unions that exist).
The population trusts gatekeepers that cannot be trusted.
#SystemicCollapse
"More than 26,000 Americans die each year because of lack of health insurance." https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2323087/
My fear is that the "moneyed interests" will soon grab ahold of the narrative (again) and the moment will be lost.
It’s time to start taking back control of the reigns controlling our economic future for sure
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/capitalism-does-more-harm-than-good-global-survey-us-china-115343685.html
2019 “Time to Care” report
Richest 1% have 2x wealth of 6.9 billion people
2,153 billionaires
https://www.oxfam.org/en/research/time-care
Thanks.
I don't think capitalism is a bad system BUT only when there are strong checks on greed.
Greed has not been controlled in 40 years.
Hierarchy is natural. There's violence in my garden. Insects + plants are bullies.
Using our cerebral cortex, we can evolve positive, but not perfect social and economic systems. After WWII there was opportunity 4 people + and taxes on businesses etc., dismantled by Reagan +GOP .
https://www.nature.com/articles/srep18634
The result of the study is undeniable. I think a society without hierarchy would be impossible to achieve. If u find one, let me know and I'm there!
Well the fact is, it damn well is in USA. Just depends on how and who is doing it. Police shoot you? Often is murder. No problems. Doctor makes an error? Oops. Nurses don't check on your honey and she's gone? Just happened. Insurers? Ugh.
Vito Corleone
Circulating on social media:
“Thoughts and deductibles to the family. Unfortunately my condolences are out-of-network." "Sympathy denied. Greed is considered a pre existing condition.”
Not to mention the ones we didn’t even prosecute, like those who engineered the 2008 financial crisis.
These crime “incidents” are compiled the same as a mom who shoplifts a package of children’s Tylenol.
No refunds, even if you die.
something, something keeping your hands clean🤨
But if you even threaten the 1%, you better run like hell.
*be an executive who denies people the drugs/care they need on a whim as part of a glorified protection racket*- You're a poor innocent victim.