All categories - 2 June 2007

For most of the recorded history of civilization, wealth has been controlled by the state. In feudal systems, a king or other ruler owned and controlled everything. In a socialistic system, a ruling elite or committee owns and controls everything. In either system, individual aspirations were limited to the good graces of the rulers. In other words, the common person could only advance in life as far as the people at the top would allow.
About 400 years ago or so, a new economic system started to evolve called merchantism. This was a system of international trade by merchants in the markets, in today's world it would be WalMart or KMart. This international trade fell outside of the scope of control of the kingdom in which the merchants resided. It was the first time in history that individuals, common people, were able to acquire wealth and power without being born into a gentry. It was the first time that common people were able to acquire the means to educate their young, to buy the home of their choice, to wear the fine clothes of the elite. Merchantism created a class of people that never existed before, the middle-class.
The success of merchantism in lifting people into prosperity was the basis for the eventual evolution of capitalism. Capitalism is individual ownership and control of wealth. In a capitalistic system, each individual is afforded the same power that was once limited to the king or other such ruling class.
Only under capitalism are the individual liberties and freedom on which this country is founded guaranteed. Only thru capitalism can the populace control its government. Once individual control of wealth is ceded to a government, the government has the power to coerce its populace. Once you depend on your government for your basic needs, you have lost your freedom.

You don't have to go far to see what I am talking about. Venezuela has recently adopted a socialistic government. Just this week, the government banned an opposing TV net from broadcasting. All power in Venezuela has been ceded to the government. Individual freedoms are being eliminated.

2007-06-02 03:04:43 · 21 answers · asked by Perplexed Bob 5 in Politics

I am a people pleaser to the fullest. It's certainly a strength, but at the same time it's a weakness because I tend to compromise my own happiness to make sure those close to me are happy.

2007-06-02 03:04:42 · 17 answers · asked by ~*~Malarie~*~ 4 in Polls & Surveys

if so with what ...? :-)

2007-06-02 03:04:38 · 13 answers · asked by freebird31wizard 6 in Polls & Surveys

and, unfortunately, I think it's "i_fuct_jr" back to see how many of his own questions he can answer. Maybe he won't be quite as offensive this go-round. What do you think??

2007-06-02 03:04:35 · 7 answers · asked by Nunya 4 in NASCAR

2007-06-02 03:04:32 · 13 answers · asked by sid 2 in Words & Wordplay

how would be its block diagram?
i want to generate signal for modulation for RF switching

2007-06-02 03:04:12 · 6 answers · asked by Shahnil J 1 in Engineering

2007-06-02 03:04:02 · 29 answers · asked by Shanks 4 in History

were you midnight snacking? sleeping? watching tv?

2007-06-02 03:03:57 · 59 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Is it all based in the system of being subservient to men and to the emperor? But i doubt it the emperor is that popular now adays. Because in america if we are religious we base our morals on what the bible says and also respect to parents and what they teach us......

Now that there is not much emperical influence or samurai ...etc...i could see how just making the male system society work is why they have morals in the first place but
it's hard to tel....

2007-06-02 03:03:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm 15 years old...I was just wondering what guys really look for in a girl... are they after sex (and tbh, that's not really a bad thing, I can use it to my advantage... ;-) but I was just wondering if they really are like that or if that's just a myth or stereotype??

Thanks

2007-06-02 03:03:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

This would mean having people bug you for autographs; never being able to walk/eat/shop/drive without someone bothering you; having the paparazzi stalk you; etc.

2007-06-02 03:03:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

ok since i my webpages dont display right like some of the stuff dosent load and is missing on the page and the background is always white! its so annoyin so i have a intel(r) 82810E graphics controller..or do i have to buy a new graphics card?

2007-06-02 03:03:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I am in the N.Utah area. What time of day/night should your lawn be watered? And for what time period?

2007-06-02 03:02:50 · 6 answers · asked by boz25 3 in Other - Home & Garden

For all of the people that don't know what I'm doing, I (and some other people) have decided to start a thing where I write a fact of the day everyday. If you have a fact to share, then share it!

A goldfish has a memory span of 3 seconds.

2007-06-02 03:02:38 · 16 answers · asked by xoxox 5 in Jokes & Riddles

2007-06-02 03:02:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mathematics

If you have a surveillance camera that has a microphone hooked up in your own home for not only surveillance but as a webcam (meaning it can be accessed through the internet if you have all the passwords etc.). Is there anything illegal about that since it is recording non-stop? We have it in our basement/den because we usually keep our garages open in the summer and a flimsy door won't stop someone from breaking in but it also records everything else that occurs in our basement/ den area including the going abouts of the family and any guests who come over. Is there anything illegal about that? I am pretty sure there is not since it is our own home but this is to settle a bet with a friend. Thanks!

2007-06-02 03:02:18 · 13 answers · asked by Maggie 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

i would like to know the prices of admission for adults and for children for the date of june 9, 2007, and any special events for june 9, 2007. i would also like to know what time the zoo opens

2007-06-02 03:02:14 · 3 answers · asked by burr 1 in Orlando

2007-06-02 03:01:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

my system audio device is not working properly the button is grey on volume Control Panel even there is no sounds at all

2007-06-02 03:01:17 · 2 answers · asked by mari_metro 1 in Other - Computers

MSN, eBay, Habbo, MySpace, Bebo, Yahoo, AIM, Ect..?
What Do You Spend Your Time Most On?

2007-06-02 03:00:50 · 27 answers · asked by delicate hearts, 3 in Polls & Surveys

Its the double feature of death proof and planet terror and when does it get released in the uk , please help i love his movies

2007-06-02 03:00:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

2007-06-02 03:00:19 · 2 answers · asked by Still learning at 58 1 in Printers

I know he likes me because he told some ppl and they told me. Sometimes he looks at me and rarely he talks to me but i never would have guessed he liked me. What should i do because i like him too but we
rarely see each other at school and no1 knows i like him.

2007-06-02 02:59:57 · 25 answers · asked by ♥Killing Loneliness♥ 3 in Singles & Dating

Cosby c.d.'s and some "Hank the Cowdog". Any ideas for other humorous c'd.'s to entertain us? Remember, we're a really clean-cut family, so keep it clean. Thanks.

2007-06-02 02:59:43 · 6 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6 in Polls & Surveys

what did yall think

2007-06-02 02:59:39 · 3 answers · asked by crystal 3 in Other - Television

Both have asked me out and I cant decide based on looks! Their personality is the same too

1)http://www.meetmeinto.com/profile.asp?id=113808
2)http://www.meetmeinto.com/profile.asp?id=59132

2007-06-02 02:59:36 · 5 answers · asked by z w 1 in Other - Beauty & Style

There are a lot of intelligent and creative people who have been passed over. What a waste!

2007-06-02 02:59:35 · 3 answers · asked by Menehune 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

If you and I have the same favorite ice cream flavor, you get best answer.... thanks, question just for fun!!!

2007-06-02 02:59:20 · 24 answers · asked by BeLlYdAnCeR 4 in Polls & Surveys