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Originally posted by budski
reply to post by redoubt
Which is why, throughout the thread, I have stressed the point that none of it matters unless people become less selfish.
Originally posted by budski
The problem as I see it is, is that because of the conditioning aspects of capitalism it is hard to imagine any other system.
Human nature also plays a part - the attitude of "I want what he/she's got"
Originally posted by newfc12
Unfortunately we haven't had capitalism for a very long time indeed (if ever). At best its a form of corporatism.
Another point, keynesian economics on the scale we're seeing at present is only possible because our money is no longer a true storage of value. Keynesian economics and fiat money systems go hand in hand and ultimately always end in disaster.
Originally posted by woodwardjnr
reply to post by newfc12
but how do you stop capitalists buying more business's in turn creating a monopoly. This monopoly allows you to buy more things like media outlets, the wealth created can be used to corrupt elected officials to serve you and further your wealth. Isn't that what we have seen