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  1. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    "Where was the way out for Thousands of NEWLY laid off americans? supply and demand...the corner stone of our economy. If you can tell me a definative way out for anybody unable to get work" I can actually if you want me to expand I will but it is long winded.
  2. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    Lots of stuff to answer ok DONT CLOSE THIS THREAD BECAUSE WE DISCUSS RACE! First off on the racial issues. 7th "have you checked the stats on the earning power of black women in the u.s.?" I do think this is horrible and I can't believe that racism is actually still a problem in this day and...
  3. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    Give me an example of a no way out situation. I am sure there are a few, but almost everyone can get out.
  4. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    I agree, but there is some way out for everyone.
  5. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    "even equating owning a business and capitalism is beyond simple" For sure it is tough to discuss in this forum. But how is owing and starting a business not capitalism? "you fail to take into account the barriers affecting people when trying to start a business, despite the statistical and...
  6. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    "i'd bet the farm that the number of people who go completely bankrupt every day in america is triple or quadruple that... how do you like them odds?" Already been discussed, it is not because of capitalism that people make poor financial choices.
  7. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    Sorry I should have said healthy fast food place, but I assumed every knew that McDonalds was fast food. Sorry I did not clarify. The point is that Capitalism itself is not evil. But of course anything can be corrupted. But in itself it is a very fair system.
  8. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    I have seen super size me, in fact I own it on DVD And yes if you drink a large soda and eat lots of fries that is bad for you. Have you seen this. http://living.health.com/2009/02/19/americas-healthiest-fast-food-restaurants/5/
  9. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    Coca Cola has been a front for the cia for many years. Macdonalds is making our kids fat. Dude come on Coca Cola a front for the CIA. REALLY?? WOW As far as someone CHOOSING to eat at McDonalds and CHOOSING to eat in an unhealthy way is not the companies fault. In fact Mcdonalds is rated one...
  10. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    We have what 20 more years of oil? That is an issue, but I really don't see how that relates to capitalism being evil.
  11. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    The bank bailouts are because they loaned money to people who are not credit worthy, that is an example of how capitalism should not work. That being said you do know that the bailouts are loans the the banks must pay back with interest. And that wells fargo has already paid theres back, so the...
  12. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    "Our country is on the verge of a full economic breakdown" Not even close. Read this http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/2009ar/2009ar.pdf I also NEVER made the case that everything was fine. I did make the case that capitalism is a good thing and you are not evil if you run or own a business...
  13. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    Some franchises cost only a few hundred dollars to get in to. Ok the business fail rate myth is this. Lets say I have a video production company (i do) and I make 50k a year with that business (I wish) but then I start doing web design and find out I can make 75k a year doing that so I shut the...
  14. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    oh for sure, times are changing. It seems more and more people are moving to self employment over working for a larger company. Capitalism benefits everyone, especially the poor. Look at organizations like Kiva that help the worlds poor by helping them start businesses. Everyone will have to...
  15. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    90% of all franchises are still around after five years. Business fail rate is another myth that we can discuss if you like but most estimates are around 70% of all business succeed after the first two years.
  16. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    "Wow! Seriously? U have no clue? Seriously? Damn....this is where I exit the conversation" Seriously, who in america can't start some kind of business. Really, let me know.
  17. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    For sure, but people don't go bankrupt because business is successful. They go bankrupt because of poor financial choices. With out business no one would have jobs and EVERYONE would live in poverty.
  18. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    "4 out of 6 billion? gotta like those odds right?" America creates over 900 millionaires a DAY! I do like those odds!
  19. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture_in_China China can feed itself.
  20. thedreampolice

    Why do people think business/capitalism is evil? Please discuss.

    "It is a fact that there is only so much agricultural land to feed the world" ha ha have you been to Nebraska?
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