How do we free ourselves from this system of cannibalistic capitalism?

Question

Where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, until a new feudalism develops.

From an economic perspective a feudal society means a reduction in the pool of available capital. That should alarm even the rich elite!

Answer 1

get wealthy

Answer 2

Once again, I am amused that you use the innovations of capitalism, computer technology and the Internet, in order to slam it. Apparently, carrier pigeon and telegraph are not an effective means of communicating your anti-capitalist message.

We will free ourselves from this "cannibalistic" system, when when are all cannibalized by your God, government. Bring on the genocide, famine, and oppression. That is way better than capitalism.

“Few men desire liberty. The majority are satisfied with a just master.”
- Gaius Sallustius Crispus (Sallust)
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Answer 3

Firstly, even as a proud Democrat, I don't agree with your premise. Capitalism may use resources like cheap labor, but it doesn't cause them---people get paid what they're worth (actually, the value to have an additional person in their line of work) in terms to society, even if that's unfortunately low. But there's nothing keeping them from improving their situation.

We're not headed toward feudalism, anyone is free to leave and improve their situation if they have something better to offer society. They are only "bound" to their "capitalistic overlords" because those supposed overlords actually give them the best opportunity they can have---otherwise they'd bolt.

By rewarding producers and given consumers choice to choose the most preferred goods through free markets---society generates the greatest benefits through trade. Free-market Capitalism causes greatest economic efficiency and greatest growth and productivity. It is productivity that defines quality of life--something that is not entirely quantifiable. You cannot tell me that the idea of being poor today is the same as it was 50 years ago; they're much better off today, thanks to capitalism.

As was said before, without Capitalism, you wouldn't have your modern conveniences like cell phones, laptop computers, iPods, or nicer cars.

Without the incentive of at least the potential to make a lot of money, people don't exercise the resources to the fullest of their capabilities, why should they if it's just going to get taken away from them to subsidize the poor?

Socialism doesn't work: it does not promote innovation, it does not distribute resources effectively---leading to shortages (often famine in places where food is distributed through Social methods), long waits for overused goods (such as the British Health Care system which is PROUD to have waits to see a doctor down to 3 weeks), and higher prices. In a way, instead of "leveling the playing field", Socialism keeps everyone poor, despite the best of intentions.

While I agree Socialism sounds good, it's not. Socialism helps ONLY the least productive members of society, and it is always a small minority, while the middle class gets screwed.

Whatever happened to personal responsibility?

So what is the best way to promote fairness? It's not to get rid of capitalism, but to promote education in a way we're not yet doing, that gives people the tools they need to succeed within a free-market system if they choose to do so. If they don't---that's their choice, but they shouldn't expect the support of more productive members of society. (That's not a judgment, but people who make more money generally produce more things of value, by definition).

Answer 4

Ive struggled with this issue. The powers that be are formidable and not apt to change the death grip they hold on economic resources.

Capitalism is a good system, but it is so uncontrolled that it permits a great county like the USA to deteriorate in the interest of increased profits. The government of the USA has permitted this decline in our well being in the name of globalism. Unfortunately, the benefactors of globalism are the multi-national corporations and the relatively few wealthy Americans who influence our officials with the deep pockets of their lobbyists. Meanwhile, the vast majority of Americans lose jobs, factories and industries to foreign countries that are essentially exploited for their cheap labor resources. The American losses manifest themselves in a slowly declining standard of living, the erosion of the middle class and an inability to provide for our own needs.

The solution is Americans must insist that capitalism be restrained . Our official must permit capitalistic pursuits only if it is in the best interest of America and the majority of American citizens. The issue is clear. If we do not tend to our own best interests, can we count on any other country to do so?

Answer 5

Well sport, first you'll have to give up the Ipod, and instant messaging, and the cellphone. Also Cable TV, MacDonald's and that new mustang Daddy gave you. Then you go out and get a job so that you're feeding, clothing and sheltering yourself. When that's all done, we can talk about changing the system.

Answer 6

quit spending money on useless stuff and try to figure out how to reinvest.
Hint the poor arent all the time the same people, thats what is so great about our system, you can move up. Don feel like flippin burgers ? Trade the stock market.

Answer 7

Bill Maher talks a lot about that. One idea might be to stop cost of living corruption. Stop any "Enron" effects that are going on out there. Stop the greed. I think that eventually what goes with greed is collapse. Just like Enron. We need to stop tyranny, oppression and persecution. The new world order is freedom! We need to make sure that is invincible! Strength and honor! =<)

Answer 8

Quit spending money!! That'll get them rich folks. I love to shop at thrift stores, its a blast and I get cool stuff for next to nothing, too!

Answer 9

Yup, capitalism is heading for a ruin, it won't last another 20 years. Karl Marx was first to say that.

Answer 10

That would require a mass revolt from the population. I'd love to see it, but how many of us would give up our cars, jobs, and way of life?

Answer 11

Hmmm....maybe we should start eating liberals until the supply runs out.~burp~barf~Them we could split up their money and live in their fancy houses, drive their fancy cars....




(Nyuk!)