I've nothing significant to add, nor anything even moderately informative. However ...
Two attorneys were relaxing at the local pub after a long but rather lucrative day. A beautiful brunette walks in and sits down at the other end of the bar. One of the attorneys notices her and says to the other, "Say, let's go screw the brunette." The other one looks up, appraises her and says, "Okay, out of what?" ((my favorite attorney joke!)) Regarding economics, socialism and capitalism, pure socialism seems to turn into fascist dictatorship and pure capitalism, well, we're seeing the results that happen from the greed it fosters. However I like the concept of capitalism because it captures the adventuresome and freedom-loving spirit of human beings and is the best means of creating wealth. With the proper balance of controls against greed, which I think should be government's job until we can mature and grow into capitalism, we can enjoy the benefits of such wealth that capitalism can create. This is something socialism cannot do -- create wealth. My only objection to socialism, other than the political ramifications, is that it seems to lead to the destruction or at least the severe diminishment of the human spirit. People on welfare lose their competitiveness, lose their ability to find their way in life, until they become similar in repose to animals caged in a zoo. Of course society -- which includes government -- has a responsibility to each of it's members. A society that cannot lend aid to it's less fortunate members is not a society, it's a ragtag assembly of everyone out for themselves and to hell with everyone else. However, arguing capitalism vs socialism is a moot point. The world is capitalist and I don't see any way of stuffing Pandora back in her box. Besides, there is nothing inherently wrong with capitalism. What's wrong is the human inability to control their own greed and avarice. Capitalism is relatively new though and given my positive attitude about the human race, I think it's really just a matter of growing into it and strengthening our own moral character. I'm looking to the current administration to take us a long way in that direction. /e --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
