In my blog of December 9, 2010, I pointed out how our capitalist society suffers from dramatic up and down cycles that rob the middle class of their wealth and earnings. I suggested 10 points that would very much moderate these cycles and bring about a far better capitalist society. This is the 9th of… Continue reading Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #9 of 10 (cont’d)– The Abuse of Tax Havens – Economic Terrorists
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The Tipping Point – When the Cost of Rules and Regulations Exceed Their Benefit
Are we really applying common sense to the way we govern, or are we laying the seeds of our own destruction? The issue here is that free society continually strives to protect the rights of the individual in the belief that if we protect each of us individually, then we protect society against dictators, despots… Continue reading The Tipping Point – When the Cost of Rules and Regulations Exceed Their Benefit
Protecting our Rights – the Tipping Point When the Cost of Rules and Regulations Exceed Their Benefit
Supposed Basic Rights in Democratic Societies In democratic societies, we feel that we have a moral obligation to protect the rights of the individual. This basic belief pervades most of our rational thought and puts a slant on many of our decisions. If only life were that simple; that one concept was universally applicable. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Protecting our Rights – the Tipping Point When the Cost of Rules and Regulations Exceed Their Benefit
Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #6 of 10 – The duty on leaving the private (or public) sector for the other.
In my blog of December 9, 2010, I pointed out how our capitalist society suffers from dramatic up and down cycles that rob the middle class of their wealth and earnings. I suggested 10 points that would very much moderate these cycles and bring about a far better capitalist society. This is the 6th of… Continue reading Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #6 of 10 – The duty on leaving the private (or public) sector for the other.
Make the Capitalist System Work – Understanding the Difference Between Financial Services and Manufacturers
The Main Elements that are Wrong with our Economic System – First Item on my 10 Point Checklist of Dec 9/10 Understanding the Difference between a) The Financial System & b) The Manufacturer of Cars or Appliances Both manufacturers of goods, such as electric can openers or vehicles; and manufacturers of financial goods sold to… Continue reading Make the Capitalist System Work – Understanding the Difference Between Financial Services and Manufacturers
The Morality of Financial Crimes
A Complete Lack of Social Conscience The world suffered a tremendous shock in 2008 and 2009. Greedy and unconscionable financial industry executives did what they always do. They stole as much money from the unsuspecting as they could, and they paid zero attention to the effect of this theft on the societies that allowed them… Continue reading The Morality of Financial Crimes