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In reply to the discussion: Why do we tolerate mega-wealth? [View all]LWolf
(46,179 posts)52. I was going to say because of capitalism deeply embedded into American identity,
but you beat me to it.
I am a strong individualist; probably that American upbringing and conditioning so deeply embedded in my psyche.
I'm also, though, a collectivist.
Can I be both? Is that schizophrenic, or just more complex than the polarized, black/white, either/or conditioning that humans, Americans in particular, seem to think in?
I'm for the collective good, and for working together to provide it.
I'm also for individual rights, and I want to be able to draw a line in the sand that cannot be crossed. In reality, of course, that line has to shift and move with the sand, so that my individual rights don't impede anyone else's, and don't harm the collective good. Still...
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Social conditioning in regards to capitalism and the American identity.
go west young man
Mar 2014
#1
But we didnt' used to "allow" it. The tax rate was very high on the wealthy
mountain grammy
Mar 2014
#42
Because enough of us think we'll have that much wealth "someday" to carry it on
Recursion
Mar 2014
#3
News flash: actual politicians are as disappointing to third way activists as they are to liberal
Recursion
Mar 2014
#33
sorry I totally missed your point .. What has 3D printers got to do with anything? unless
srican69
Mar 2014
#45
The Oligarchs, Corporations And Banks Own And Control The Politicians That Own And Control Us
cantbeserious
Mar 2014
#32
And, the Bill Gates Foundation is trying to dismantle public education...
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Mar 2014
#49