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Consider that Capitalism is the Real Problem
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A Vestigial Mote
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I find it very hard not to agree with most all of what was written. I didn't know that fact about Ecuador and their having adopted a "Nature's rights" amendment to their constitution - which is awesome. Seems odd to have to call something like that "forward thinking" - seems more like common sense.
"He cited a study by Harvard University showing that 51% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 no longer support the system of capitalism, . . ."
This is such good news.
This is such good news.
Anything that increases the efficiency of the economy will also increase our population, creating problems while solving others. Our problem is overpopulation, and we have not yet learned to deal with scarcity.
The Emperor of Mankind
Currently the galaxy's spookiest paraplegic
No it doesn't. Capitalism has no position on the existence of deities - it's an economic system, not a theological one.
The root of capitalism is "greed (and power) is good". He's noting that the impact of untrammeled greed is becoming more and more evident. What replaces it is to me an open question.
I think it ties in with the dying of fear and wrath and reward/punishment based religion (do this or go to hell).
It strikes me that humanity is starting to show signs of more maturity as we start leaving greed, power lust, fear and anger behind albeit slowly.
I think it ties in with the dying of fear and wrath and reward/punishment based religion (do this or go to hell).
It strikes me that humanity is starting to show signs of more maturity as we start leaving greed, power lust, fear and anger behind albeit slowly.
I don't think that Capitalism is the problem... it is the hearts of men. It will make any form unsuccessful.
YmirGF
Bodhisattva in Recovery
Very astute!
You are wrong, Capitalism is fundamentally opposed to the teachings of many world religions and directly against the teachings of Jesus, and those attributed to God.
VioletVortex
Well-Known Member
RoaringSilence
Active Member
wow!
Socialist countries still have small businesses
So they shut down all the successful ones that become large businesses?
You've never been outside America, have you????
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
Probably no surprise I view capitalism as a major problem, and a threat to our continued existence.
It's more the idea that under Capitalism making money and acquiring things and the American Dream replace god and the central focus of life.