The idea that we as a species can continue to thrive under the rules of capitalism alone is impossible. Literally impossible! Because while everyone is running around trying to get all the money they can there are no stewards setting rules and maintaining order so that we don't slide into utter chaos. Even then the manipulations, dishonesty, privilege, and advantage of playing outside the rules despite contracts is more than rampant. The courts get overwhelmed by the deceit and then the adjudicators can be swayed. All together the concept of an anti modern society with this much know how to cheat, lie, and steal is much more than vulnerable to self destruction it is a virtual outcome of the highest order.
Which is why we need to modernize our society in ways that eliminate the need for the hot pursuit of all the resources by everyone. Capitalism has its good points as it motivates us to get out there and work our talents and knowledge to our best abilities. But capitalism must be tempered with boundaries that do not allow for any reason, excess in the form of harm to the whole of society. As it stands now the super wealthy are keeping much too much of our nations wealth out of circulation which creates far too many hardships for those who are just starting out in life. I get the fear that the super wealthy have of losing their advantage but it is a fear the is feather light on the scales against the unbelievably heavy lack of fairness to tens of millions.
I have been an advocate for a mixture of capitalism and socialism since I could form a political thought. It makes sense that there should be a cap on wealth just like there should be no one living below a foundation above poverty. Where true merit and grit to succeed can elevate ones position in life toward a form of prestige while not detracting from the opportunities for all to have a dream of their own to succeed. That to me is modernization. Where we look at the consequences of our application toward economics, science, social evolvements, and political necessities. This is not the dark ages nor a land without enlightenment. It is high time that we recognize that and begin to modernize our society based upon the common sense logic we are all now gifted with if we so choose.
Which is why we need to modernize our society in ways that eliminate the need for the hot pursuit of all the resources by everyone. Capitalism has its good points as it motivates us to get out there and work our talents and knowledge to our best abilities. But capitalism must be tempered with boundaries that do not allow for any reason, excess in the form of harm to the whole of society. As it stands now the super wealthy are keeping much too much of our nations wealth out of circulation which creates far too many hardships for those who are just starting out in life. I get the fear that the super wealthy have of losing their advantage but it is a fear the is feather light on the scales against the unbelievably heavy lack of fairness to tens of millions.
I have been an advocate for a mixture of capitalism and socialism since I could form a political thought. It makes sense that there should be a cap on wealth just like there should be no one living below a foundation above poverty. Where true merit and grit to succeed can elevate ones position in life toward a form of prestige while not detracting from the opportunities for all to have a dream of their own to succeed. That to me is modernization. Where we look at the consequences of our application toward economics, science, social evolvements, and political necessities. This is not the dark ages nor a land without enlightenment. It is high time that we recognize that and begin to modernize our society based upon the common sense logic we are all now gifted with if we so choose.
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