Sunday, February 13, 2011

Capitalism Over Realism?

Hello readers!
I blog to you tonight after experiencing a great weekend. A weekend filled with family, friends, more family, liquids, reading, talking, and education! If that doesn't sound like a party to you then I can't ever take you out, clearly. Anyway, the education came from a few of my friends and netflix. First off, I want to clarify that the person I am about to mention doesn't have control over my thoughts, he just influences the hamster wheel to turn. He is a master of manipulation because he uses "facts", people love "facts", but these "facts" are only half-stories. That person is Michael Moore and I was watching Capitalism: a Love Story, thanks to Oliver Roberts for having a complicated cable set-up. This movie sparked a motivation to question the idea of Capitalism (GASP! How un-American!) and the fairness of this economic system. I am no economist nor do I know the difference between Wall Street or Canal Street (Kidding ladies!), but I can do simple math and know the simple preschool rules of fair practices! The system is in dire need of a shift towards the middle. The American way has become the idea of the way of freedom and opportunity, but that's just about it, an idea. Ask a person from each of the two classes in America about the "American Way" and you'll hear two very different answers. Ask a wealthy CEO from New York City and recently laid off factory worker from Detroit. American Capitalism continues to help the rich while striking down the poor (get used to hearing that, campaign season is coming). The middle class is what built the United States and the current political agenda is eliminating it. This generations version of the "American Way" and Capitalism is murky and altered because of greed. This blog wasn't meant to cure this ailment, but just a way for me to complain about the system. Americans need to start looking at the big picture, A.K.A. the future of America, and realize that legislators are put in their position to help America, not just their warchests. Capitalism is a good system when utilized and optimized, not manipulated by those who are staying at the top. It's about time realism alters the "Capitalism" going on. Oh, and shout out to the Egyptian people who went against my advice in my prior blog, I hope the best for you guys and congratulations, I will have a drink for every one of you.

2 comments:

  1. 82 million people in Egypt....thats a lot of drinks dude...

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  2. Now that I understand your concern. Hook us up with some solutions. I know you can think of some.

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