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rhett o rick

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17. I am new to this discussion so forgive me stumbling over things that might be obvious.
Thu May 12, 2016, 09:52 AM
May 2016

I think the basics of capitalism is human nature. There will always be some group that takes more. It's probably a basic instinct for survival. IMHO this is the basis for capitalism. I need more therefore I will do something to achieve that. And someone will dominate in all cases. That someone might be altruistic or recognize the good for all, but most likely that person will be seeking more and more power. That power comes at the expense of others.

I see capitalism as a ponzi scheme that won't stop until we become extinct. Attempts to control it are futile as most people want more than their neighbor. And attempts to share will be inherently unfair to some or at least perceived unfair.

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