Tuesday, October 18, 2011

I'm not anti-capitalism or anti-corporation


I'm not anti-capitalism: I'm anti-bribery. Low taxes allow those with giant paychecks to bribe politicians with threats of withholding campaign contributions if those taxes are increased. The media refuses to point this out, because they are also being bribed.

I'm not anti-capitalism: I'm anti-outsourcing jobs to foreign countries so a few American corporate managers and corporations can make extra money. The politicians love the outsourcing of jobs, because they get to point at the profits America-based companies make, and the media loves it because these American companies then buy ads/sponsorships.

I'm not anti-capitalism: I'm anti-deregulation. Corporate managers have found out they can make more profits if they don't have to adhere to regulations protecting workers, neighborhoods, and the environment. But since more profits means higher salaries and bonuses, the managers can then bribe the politicians to continue deregulation, under threats of withholding campaign contributions. As always, the media cares about "ad revenue", and so will shut up and take the money rather than talk about the downsides of deregulation.


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