He must have quoted that right out of "Das Kapital". And how much of his time and energy did he invest in this statement, and what was his "maximum individual economic profit" from his investment???
I digress for a moment to relate a humorous capitalist moment of the 16th century:
During the days that Tyndales Bibles were being bought and sold [note how capitalism contributed to the distribution of the scriptures], the Bishop of London wanted to take them all out of circulation. Contacting a certain merchant named Pakington, the Bishop offered to buy up every available Tyndale Bible so that he could burn them all at the stake.
The merchant contacted Tyndale who was more than happy to oblige since he needed the money to pay off his debts and invest in a new and improved version. Tyndale, a good capitalist, a man of his word, got the money and paid off his debts, with enough left over to produce a new improved version. The merchant Pakington got his profit. And the Bishop of London got his Tyndale bibles and his holy bonfire. Everyone was happy -- capitalism had worked as it always does with honorable people.
Then years later when one of Tyndale's associates was being tied to the stake, he was offered mercy if he would tell the stakemasters who it was that provided the money for Tyndale and his Bibles. He blurted out: "It was the Bishop of London. He helped us get out of debt and gave us the money for new bibles".
Needless to say they burned him at the stake anyway. They got what they asked for, but he didn't get the mercy. So much for their offer of mercy. And the stakemasters have hated Capitalism ever since -- actually long before that.
Just thought you would enjoy this. There is no charge. It's free -- even though I, a good capitalist, had to invest my time and effort in something for which I will not receive "maximum individual economic profit". You're welcome.
I don't know. Das Kapital is a product of the 19th century industrial capitalism and abominable work conditions that neither you nor I would find acceptable.
More importantly, there are many kinds of capitalism; ours being only one of many. Capitalism is still subject to societal norms and limits. You can's say that anything other than our capitalism is socialism. Besides, trying to stay on the subject, not everything capitalism does is necessarily good for the country. Capitalist idolatry is just another form of idolatry.
I digress for a moment to relate a humorous capitalist moment of the 16th century
Wouldn't be the first time. Is this something factual? Got a link to that?
It's free
As they say, that which is free is worth nothing. :)
...even though I, a good capitalist, had to invest my time and effort in something for which I will not receive "maximum individual economic profit"
Then you are not a good capitalis! You wasted your time trying to convince me that I am wrong and your pay is the same. What were you thinking?