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Capitalism (7 brief videos on why it is the ONLY way)

Posted on 02/09/2013 4:40:53 PM PST by RoosterRedux

Capitalism 01 - Why are some countries rich and others poor?

Capitalism 02 - The early American colonists and communal farming

Capitalism 03 - The industrial revolution and the exploitation of women and children

Capitalism 04 - Inventions of a competitive free enterprise system

Capitalism 05 - Socialism, capitalism and democracy defined

Capitalism 06 - Collectivized agriculture in the Soviet Union, China and Cuba

Capitalism 07 - The direction of immigration: from socialist to capitalist countries


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I thought these 7 simple and brief videos were interesting and, in their simplicity, profound.
1 posted on 02/09/2013 4:40:54 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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To: RoosterRedux
Oops...

Here is the link to the First Video.

Sorry about that.

2 posted on 02/09/2013 4:47:40 PM PST by RoosterRedux (Get armed, practice in the use of your weapons, get physically fit, stay alert!)
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To: RoosterRedux
I was surprised to learn that the collective farms at Jamestown had failed only to be replaced by success individual farms. I would have thought that out of sheer desperation, any effort would have succeeded.

I have not yet confirmed that assertion, but I have a visceral sense that it is true since humans (and American's particularly) are an individualistic breed...we like to go our own way and be responsible for ourselves.

We are more like cats than dogs in that way. We are certainly pack animals in that we like families and groups...but when it comes to bidness...we are individuals first and foremost.;-)

3 posted on 02/09/2013 4:55:10 PM PST by RoosterRedux (Get armed, practice in the use of your weapons, get physically fit, stay alert!)
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To: RoosterRedux
I rarely do videos (much preferring to read) but thanks for posting.

Might written transcripts be available?

Thanks!

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4 posted on 02/09/2013 5:44:04 PM PST by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: Seaplaner

I also prefer to read, but these videos are tiny and some have very little spoken language.


5 posted on 02/09/2013 6:00:43 PM PST by RoosterRedux (Get armed, practice in the use of your weapons, get physically fit, stay alert!)
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To: RoosterRedux

Capitalism without a Judeo-Christian ethic will not work in the long run. What makes capitalism strong is a core of honesty, truth and uprightness, with a healthy fear of God.


6 posted on 02/09/2013 6:00:52 PM PST by lurk
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“Capitalism without a Judeo-Christian ethic will not work in the long run. What makes capitalism strong is a core of honesty, truth and uprightness, with a healthy fear of God.”

Japan, Korea, and others should call your claim into question.

The rpesumption that ONLY Christianity yields honesty, truth, uprightness and fear of God needs to be proved by you.

Most all faith systems try to do that.


7 posted on 02/09/2013 6:07:58 PM PST by truth_seeker
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To: lurk
Absolutely right.

I think the success of individualism (which is the core of capitalism) is a part of that Judeo/Christian ethic (i.e. God has a direct and personal relationship with each of us...and holds us accountable individually).

8 posted on 02/09/2013 6:08:37 PM PST by RoosterRedux (Get armed, practice in the use of your weapons, get physically fit, stay alert!)
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To: truth_seeker
God speaks to hearts WAY outside the Christian realm. Even Helen Keller said about Jesus...I always knew Him...I just didn't know his name.
9 posted on 02/09/2013 6:10:41 PM PST by RoosterRedux (Get armed, practice in the use of your weapons, get physically fit, stay alert!)
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To: RoosterRedux

Thank you!

Excellent stuff.


10 posted on 02/09/2013 7:28:50 PM PST by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it)
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To: aflaak

Ping


11 posted on 02/09/2013 8:20:31 PM PST by r-q-tek86 ("It doesn't matter how smart you are if you don't stop and think" - Dr. Sowell)
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To: Seaplaner
I rarely do videos (much preferring to read) but thanks for posting.

Here's a worthwhile one that may both scare and inspire you, I think.

Daniel Hannan's new book, The New Road to Serftdom: A Letter of Warning to America, urges Americans not to take such things as federalism, the rule of law and limited government for granted. He believes the United States could find itself lurching toward European-style socialism even more quickly.

He spoke at the Cato Institute September 29, 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDKJBaCZOqQ

12 posted on 02/09/2013 9:43:17 PM PST by doc11355
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To: Seaplaner
I rarely do videos (much preferring to read) but thanks for posting.

Here's a worthwhile one that may both scare and inspire you, I think.

Daniel Hannan's new book, The New Road to Serftdom: A Letter of Warning to America, urges Americans not to take such things as federalism, the rule of law and limited government for granted. He believes the United States could find itself lurching toward European-style socialism even more quickly.

He spoke at the Cato Institute September 29, 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDKJBaCZOqQ

13 posted on 02/09/2013 9:43:50 PM PST by doc11355
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To: Seaplaner
I rarely do videos (much preferring to read) but thanks for posting.

Here's a worthwhile one that may both scare and inspire you, I think.

Daniel Hannan's new book, The New Road to Serftdom: A Letter of Warning to America, urges Americans not to take such things as federalism, the rule of law and limited government for granted. He believes the United States could find itself lurching toward European-style socialism even more quickly.

He spoke at the Cato Institute September 29, 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDKJBaCZOqQ

14 posted on 02/09/2013 9:43:58 PM PST by doc11355
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To: RoosterRedux

ping


15 posted on 02/10/2013 4:15:06 AM PST by jmcenanly ("The more corrupt the state, the more laws." Tacitus, Publius Cornelius)
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