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by r i p facebook on April 23rd, 2008
Do terrorists come in particular specific age groups? I mean, how many are in their 70's I wonder?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on February 14th, 2011
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Why do people still believe that raising the minimum wage helps the people within that country?
by FlyingUbercapitalistPig on November 8th, 2010
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New York, Chicago, or L.A.?
by daugenstine on April 28th, 2011
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What does a patriot stand for?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on November 18th, 2010
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How can the ideas of meritocracy and egalitarianism both be considered "liberal", when they present such a clash of interests?
by mumpsimus on November 20th, 2010
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The last departing CEO of Mobil-Exxon walked with over $400 MILLION in separation pay while every day working people are finding it hard to fill their tanks. If you can afford to hire a team of the best lawyers, you can get away with murder (OJ ring a bell?), and if not, even if you're innocent you may join the staggering number of incarcerated. What makes you think in today's world that Capitalism and Democracy go together?
by r i p facebook on April 23rd, 2008
I understand what you wrote, but we were discussing capitalism and democracy going hand in hand not dictatorship:)
by r i p facebook on April 23rd, 2008
I found the following excerpt in an article entitled 'Capitalism vs Democracy. It says what I was trying to:) If you're interested, the link is www.thinkingpeace.com/journal/capitalismvsdemocracy.php
"For while democracy aims to distribute power more equitably among all, capitalism promises that only the worthy few will achieve great wealth. Democracy follows the concerns of "demos," the People, while capitalism follows the bottom line materialism of stuff and money. Democracy, at its best, brings people together to decide vital matters of common import. Capitalism splits the People into fields of separate actors, each looking after his and her own interests, with little regard for those of others. Democracy epitomizes the group, public and cooperative, while capitalism stands for the individual, private and competitive."
by r i p facebook on April 23rd, 2008
Thank you Philip! Nice to have a pleasant exchange of ideas! My favorite description of communism is "each brings to the table what they have, and take from the table what they need." Unfortunately, even the best idea is subject to greed and violence to attain power.
by r i p facebook on April 23rd, 2008