"Buddhanature is the innate primordial freedom of the mind, which is naturally imbued with wisdom, compassion, power, and bliss." Karl Brunnholzl Capitalism is, or is soon to become a dying economic practice (system). The reasons are certainly many, complex, and interconnected. But the primary reason is that capitalism, particularly in the USA, has become entirely focused on increased productivity to maximize profits and increase shareholder's stake, ie increase the wealth of individual shareholders. Which means in truth, as well as in straight talk, to insure that the real (and obscene) wealth is funneled to and concentrated in the top 1 or 2 percent of the nation. When self interest becomes the driving force behind every decision, and selfishness essentially becomes a "virtue" as it is with folks like Trump, then the footing on which a society stands on begins to crumble. Which is precisely the situation America is finding itself in today. In these pr
I wrote a book contrasting the 19th century Democrats who followed Jefferson and were our true libertarians, while the modern Democrats follow Rousseau and Marx are the ones who believe the few elite should rule the many. My book is THE CHANGING FACE OF DEMOCRATS on Amazon and my site calsyamerica.com. The libertarian ideals were practiced and proven in 19th century America and need never deserve an apology.
ReplyDeleteI certainly agree no apology is necessary. Also mosts Democrats in power today rather than insuring the survival of a philosophy of individualism and liberty pose perhaps the greatest threat to them both.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. I shall have to check out your book.
Sweat shops and child labor were good for America Clay? Robber barons like Vanderbilt and Rockefeller were good?
ReplyDeleteHow about writing a book about how republicans have changed since Teddy Roosevelt.