HAMMER. NAIL. BANG!
"Capitalism isn't a system. Got that? Capitalism is the lack of a system. Why can't you fools understand this? Capitalism is freedom. All "systems" are the enemies of freedom, because they rely on the opinions of a few-- usually very cranky-- people, instead of on the collective wisdom of everyone acting in their own self interest, tempered by their innate generosity. Capitalism is the unfettered desire and ability of humans to barter with one another and accumulate knowledge and things. That's it. In capitalism, certain institutions arise because the market signals they are necessary in the first place, and supports them after they are established. In general, when people who do not understand this desire of humans to barter and accumulate things attack these useful institutions, they destroy wealth and impoverish people. That confab in Davos is the poster child for that sort of meddling. Repeat after me: Hong Kong-good. North Korea-bad." -- Roger de Hauteville on The Binary Man's Burden @ Maggie's FarmPosted by Vanderleun at January 25, 2008 10:03 AM | TrackBack
"Tempered by their innate generosity..."
Innate generosity??? Yeah, right... Lol
Capitalism maybe freedom,
but it is cold, it has no heart.
It does not care.
It is walk or die.
Only the strongest will survive.
So, if you are born with deficiencies...
tough luck,
capitalism will stomp on you!
The engine that drives capitalism is the combined efforts of individuals - fellow humans if you will - who may be subject to the urge and whimsy of occasional generosity. Perhaps you, JD, see people differently.
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