Capitalism breeds poverty

[wiseones2cents]

I don't argue that we don't live in a world bereft of free markets. There will always be those who seek to use government to put barriers in the way of competitors. It is hard to compete. It is easy to pay a politician to pass a law and enrich himself.

The dirty little secret is that the biggest lovers and beneficiaries of regulations is big business. They squawk to keep up appearances but they love em because it puts burdens on smaller business and makes it harder for them to compete.

Look at Dodd Frank. It is hurting smaller banks the most.

BINGO! You just acknowledged what I have been saying all along. Capitalism and democracy are incompatible.

 

[wiseones2cents]

Damn. You'd need a 4 year degree just to be considered stupid. "life is sustained by a universal/terrestrial balance?" 1977 called, Obi-wan, they want you to stop using references to "The Force".
And my favorite: "My knowledge and experience tell me that most people going from rags to riches in American capitalism are the criminals" From which part of the soviet union did you get your "knowledge and experience"? Because I've lived in this country for over half a century, and MY "knowledge and experience" tell me that you are full of crap.

You must live in a a sheltered community(trailer park) in the middle of nowhere. I live in one of the major cities of the world. My experience, especially growing up around criminals is more valid then yours. I know how the criminal world operates, and believe me. They are running the economy.