John Stossel - Speaking of Capitalism

Author and columnist, John Stossel, comments on capitalism http://www.libertypen.com

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[Dabba23]

Yes, you are free to starve if you so choose. But under true Capitalism there are plenty of opportunities and jobs for people to find, so long as the government doesn't set up ridiculous rules and regulations that permit people from doing so (thus making null the title of 'Capitalism'). Being free to die of your own accord is an essential human freedom, because it also implies that you are free to live of your own accord as well.

[BRYAN351]

@icecreamtrepan, humans aren't animals. We have a mind and free will. Having children is a lifestyle choice. Like anything else, if you can't afford it, then don't fucking buy it.

I'm a 41 year old human, I'm not a monk, I've been in love, but guess what? I have no children, BY CHOICE! So, don't hand me your bullshit that life just rolls over us helpless humans like a giant tidal wave. It's all about PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

And, if you want to live in a socialist country, move to Cuba.

[bbenjers]

Republicans only talk about limited government, but never act. That's the problem. Liberty-minded people are left with a lesser of two evils.

[TheManiacalSatanist6]

What event is this?

[MrWatchdawg77]

@coolguy98 Capitalism vs. Socialism is a false paradigm! The real argument is Nationalism vs. Internationalism!

[MrWatchdawg77]

Why is it that its always a Jew telling me how to think?

[fzqlcs]

@coolguy98 I prefer laissez-faire capitalism, which free trade between two consenting parties -- leave the government the hell out of it unless there is a dispute for the courts. You seem to prefer communists (central planning) regulating capitalists (voluntary traders). It is the ability of government to favor one company and punish another (pick winners and losers) that is crony capitalism or corporatism. Take that power away and you end the corporatism you are complaining about.

[coolguy98]

Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Newscorp (foxnews), G.E. (msnbc) paid $0 in federal taxes in 2010, look it up, this is Corporatism not Capitalism. John Stossel who is Athiest btw wants more tax breaks for the rich, less regulations, including legalizing drugs and gay marriage. That's right. It's the worst of both worlds. The Corporatists and Communists are trying to destroy Capitalism, Capitalism can't exist w/o some form of regulation. Both sides are trying to confuse the public.

[emikke]

It's funny how people hate companies and people who take money away from them, because that's why most people hate the state aswell. I think people don't like capitalism, because capitalism is about making money. Religion and Moral Codes tells them that money is evil, wrong or corrupt. That your goal in life is not about making money but to do other things. As the leader of the Youth Labor said "We don't mind rich people, as long as they give back to society and have social responsibilities."

[iluvpoliticzz]

Hey! How bout Capitalism! :D

[vanraizen]

@elegyrulz We are not living in a capitalist society. How can you we when the entire money supply itself is regulated and mandated by the government?? You do want a government that controls people because capitalism is the only system that DOESN'T control people. Capitalism has brought millions of people out of poverty, look at India and China as it has moved more towards a capitalist system. Go tell those people that can now afford food that they are apes. BTW Zeitgeist = high tech communism