G. Edward Griffin: Individualism & Capitalism vs. Collectivism & Monopolies

More info: http://www.activistpost.com/2011/10/liberty-action-kit-for-occupy.html

The difference between free market capitalism and corporate monopoly capitalism.

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[annihilationHaven]

I like G Edward, he has brought some interesting concepts to the public's attention, especially the tax exempt foundations, and the role of the fed. He has overlooked a small but very crucial detail. But then what is the ultimate capitalist wet dream if it isn't to monopolize the market and outstrip all competition. It may not happen if there is government intervention, but isn't that also the evil arm that G Edward is against? The point is, the two systems go hand in hand.

[MorphCity]

@annihilationHaven Hi Haven: Please check out Mr. Griffin's Myth & Meaning of Monopoly Capitalism to get the full picture on how monopolies can only exist through government intervention. The only government intervention that should ever be allowed is to PROTECT people's lives, liberty and property. No more and no less! This is the proper role of government. Find out more about the 'proper role of government' at his website Freedom Force International.

[eyeseethroughyou]

I'd really like to hear Griffin explain how the capitalist system is sustainable? how a system that depends on extracting and plundering resources, many of which that are finite, would continue even as the human population doubles within the next decade? water, air, minerals etc are not infinite and with countries like China that will one day have a consumer base of close to a billion alone---how can this be sustainable?

[MorphCity]

@eyeseethroughyou "Sustainable" Development is UN Agenda 21, so it's interesting that you used this word....Also, the population doubling is a LIE (google: 9 billion in 2300). You misunderstood the definition of capitalism which allows ownership of private property and the means of creating wealth in a free market. Monopolies are the problem- not capitalism. Are you aware that communist countries have worse pollution? Check out my website MorphCity for more info about resources. Cassandra

[APB187]

It is the media presstitutes who are touting "down with capitalism", or subversives knowing this idea just reinforces the current state of affairs, because this is exactly what the government is doing by going along with the banks. The correct term would be "down with corrupt capitalism" or "down with collectivism".

[Bloodavenger3200]

EXCELLENT!

[ArthurPonzarelli]

"The combination is here to stay. Individualism has gone, never to return." -John D Rockefeller

[baydood510]

@affilinet Companies cant screw you over because its fraud. That's exactly what Griffin was trying to explain. Same with drug abuse. Capitalism has shown to be the best in providing prosperity for the middle class, Poor people starve in every society. Guns can be obtained easily anywhere, wouldn't it be worse if a "weirdo" got his hands on an illegal weapon and innocent bi standards where defenseless? People would have to be awake and moral for this to truly work out though, like any society.

[MultiUniv3rsal]

Collectivism and capitalism aren't mutually excluding. There has never been a non-capitalistic society on earth. The real dichotomy is collectivism and INDIVIDUALISM.

[OriginalIntentDoc]

If you like this, watch G. Edward Griffin in various other films at MoviePubs dot net

[EYEMHEMPSTER]

CAPITALISM is an economic system that allows ownership of private property and the ownership of the means of production for creating value.(from link above )technology now creates production not people , ownership is only important for you because other people will want what you own,, but what happen,s when they have everything you have as well , there is no need for ownership ,

[EYEMHEMPSTER]

thank,s for the explanation , but capitalism is still as you say based on individualism and personal property , the person owning things , and in a supply demand world , hell it makes sense and works to some degree , but sir this is the 2100 century , technology can create what ever we want and for everybody , machines doing all the work freeing individuals to pursue there life purpose,s what ever that is ,