And I realize that criticism of "democratic capitalism" is an uncomfortable idea for those of us who know nothing else. But, there is a difference in "free enterprise" and capitalism, imo. I am no authority, but I hope, a willing learner.
That's why the Founders rejected democracy for Republicanism based on innate, God-given freedom. Which makes the names of our two main parties particularly ironic - the original fight continues to this day.
There is so much in this piece. Thanks for posting it! The main takeaway, if one will see it, is the importance of having a fundamental, systematic, Western philosophy that governs what you do. Since this is a forum for politics, I’ll say it should govern who you vote for. If a candidate does not have a systematic philosophy, if he wavers as opportunity demands, he’s not worthy of your vote. He’s part of the problem. It also stresses the importance of choosing to get a very good education so you can sort it all out, not simply accepting the one given to you or the one you’re getting from TV.
What a lot of people call capitalism, I found, is really what we call crony-capitalism where the regime is set up to create lots of money. What we mean by it is people doing what they want with their money without government getting in the way. That’s certainly how things were in the Shire until ‘Sharkey’ came along.
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” But, there is a difference in “free enterprise” and capitalism, imo.”
And what would that be? Is it the same difference as between liberty and private property?
excellent piece for further pondering and filing away
