by Diekan » Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:36 am
I sure as hell don’t want a socialist country. But, I’m also wise enough to understand the destructive force unchecked capitalism can be.
For the record, I am absolutely not against making money, living a comfortable life, or striving to achieve one’s goals. However, there comes a point when enough is enough, when too much is simply too much. We’ve arrived at that point and now the fruitarian of our neglect in holding key figures accountable have come to bare.
One thing that made this country great was its ability to create or engineer new technologies. This came from competition, which breeds invention and innovation. Competition is a good thing. But, when you have companies allowed to grow to the size of a Microsoft or an Exxon you systematically eliminate competition, which directly undermines the very thing that has given us the edge we once enjoyed over the rest of the world.
Take cell phones for example. Say T-Mobile was the Microsoft of the mobile phone industry. If that were the case, do you honestly think cell phones would be one step from hunting John Conner as they are now? Hell, no. They’d still be the size of toasters.
We developed Anti-Trust laws (back in the day) for a reason. A good reason.
Smashing the giant corporations into pieces would be a GOOD thing for this country. We’d see lower prices across the board, we’d see more jobs being created as new companies would spring up to get a piece of the pie. We’d see new technologies exploding onto the scene as each new company tries to out-do their competition. We’d have a good chance of regaining out position as the world’s leader in technology, engineering, and many other realms we’ve collectively sold out to the lowest bidder.
Step one is to smash large corporations into bits. Step two is to fine or imprison corporation leaders who sell jobs overseas. I know what you’re thinking…. “well they’d just shut their doors and everyone would lose.” Sure, they may shut their doors, but don’t kid yourself. A thousand people would be rushing to take their place with their own business license. So, let ‘em shut their doors.
As of now this country is being destroyed, from within, to the financial benefit of a few.
I don’t hate business. I hate HUGE business that are out of control. If I had my way – the CEO of Exxon would be put to death. He’s a terrorist, a traitor and an enemy of the state. I’d serious have him put to death. Tried, convicted and put in the gas chamber. Then I’d smash Exxon into pieces… allowing for smaller companies to spring up and take over the industry. Then I’d go after Microsoft and all the other juggernauts that are terrorizing this nation. I’d have all their CEO’s executed.
