Truth Detector (09-16-2019)
It is not a 'dream'. Capitalism exists. Corruption is not capitalism. Theft is not capitalism. Monopolies are self destructive. They can only survive with the help of government interference. Capitalism is the only system that creates wealth. It is not a closed system.
BTW, Why is there only one monopoly commission?
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18 U.S. Code § 2071 - Concealment, removal, or mutilation generally
44 U.S.C. 2202 - The United States shall reserve and retain complete ownership, possession, and control of Presidential records; and such records shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
LOCK HIM UP!
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Truth Detector (09-16-2019)
"When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."
A lie doesn't become the truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good just because it is accepted by a majority.
Author: Booker T. Washington
Ive seen it time and time again, a small guy tries to compete with a huge conglomerate, the conglomerate bullies him out, not with a better product or lower prices, but using the marketplace. It happened to a friend of mine, she designed a hairbrush that did not hurt kids when brushing their hair. She did very well at first, then suddenly the manufacturer told her they could no longer work with her, and the larger stores told her they would no longer sell the brush. Both happened at the same time as a large corporation offered to buy the company for less than the value of the inventory. She refused to sell, and they hit her with a cease and desist letter claiming they had several patients and trademarks that prevented her from continuing to sell the brush.
She fought for a while, but when all her savings were gone, she gave up and went back to her marketing job. The brushes are still sitting in her garage.
The ultimate result is that an innovative type of hairbrush is no longer available to the general public.
4,487
18 U.S. Code § 2071 - Concealment, removal, or mutilation generally
44 U.S.C. 2202 - The United States shall reserve and retain complete ownership, possession, and control of Presidential records; and such records shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
LOCK HIM UP!
evince (09-16-2019), Iolo/Penderyn (09-16-2019)
Some would say it is greedy for a lawyer to take 30-40% of a plaintiffs award
I suspect any lawyer would say “hey that’s the free market” right GayRod?
The problem with pointing a finger at someone is you typically have four pointing right back at you
I would be happy to limit the earnings of lawyers. They shouldn’t collect more than 5% of any award. That is only fair
Truth Detector (09-16-2019)
Where did I suggest we should engage in price caps? If my clients do not like what I charge, they are free to negotiate or go elsewhere, Sometimes I agree to a reduced fee, if there are circumstances that I believe justify it. Sometimes I unilaterally cut my fee. I recently refused to take a fee on a case because it did not seem right. Once I refused a three thousand dollar fee that I had earned, the client was so grateful she has sent me over $100,000 worth of work over the years.
The Bar Association requires that I do not charge an "excessive fee", and I never do. If I did, I could get disbarred and lose my right to practice law. In Medical Malpractice cases or cases against the State, my fee is capped by the government. The result is that it is often difficult to find an attorney who will sue the government or take on a medical malpractice case.
Last edited by Jarod; 09-16-2019 at 02:27 PM.
4,487
18 U.S. Code § 2071 - Concealment, removal, or mutilation generally
44 U.S.C. 2202 - The United States shall reserve and retain complete ownership, possession, and control of Presidential records; and such records shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
LOCK HIM UP!
"When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."
A lie doesn't become the truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good just because it is accepted by a majority.
Author: Booker T. Washington
Truth Detector (09-16-2019)
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