The Incestuous Nature of Capitalism

     Perpetuating problems to turn a profit is the incestuous nature of Capitalism. Social problems are needed in order to capitalize on the privatization of public institutions. Which are in place to deal with issues many people have been convinced will never be solved. Some even surmise that the more people we have on Earth the more these institutions for public services will be needed. Never considering that with the advancements in science and technology many of our social ills are clearly capable of being greatly minimized using preventative methods. Social sciences like public health, utilizing research in epidemiology, biology, psychology, environmental and neurological sciences have discovered that many of the issues labeled as a permanent part of the human condition are actually quite preventable.

      Today we witness private mainstream media corporations exploiting social problems like scarcity, sexism, bigotry, racism and fear of others to encourage more public funding for war and security forces. Stock holders of the privatized prison system and the vastly privatized military industry complex, i.e. weapons manufacturing and research and development, see an increase in their investment returns when the government funds these programs (with tax dollars). This creates a disturbing destructive cycle of violence for profit.

      We also see the mainstream media used to promote private corporate interests through advertising of unhealthy food products. One example of how this perpetuates a cycle which is harming the public is with the sorry state of health for many Americans. Chronic diseases are those that can never be healed but only managed. Managing the diseases of the huge numbers of chronically ill Americans is such a money maker for shareholders of pharmaceutical corporations (and all the varied medical devices, and therapies); that there are no realistic imaginings of ever actually going back to the days when illnesses were treated with the intention to cure them.

      When we look at Education this too has not escaped the greedy fingers of corporate privatization vultures looking for a government nipple to feed from. Seeking to turn an easy profit by inserting themselves as middlemen who really only lessen the quality of services to the people while forever increasing costs. 

     These methods of making a living as a 'business man' are labeled as the mark of success in America and Great Britain. Only because mainstream media has for years portrayed it as such by censoring the reality of what is really going on. We must understand how these privately owned corporate entities are working in an orchestrated fashion to weaken and dismantle society and harm the citizenry. We need to also understand that this is criminal activity at the highest level. With the worst crimes being committed by lawyers, politicians and judges writing and passing laws making these treacherous activities legal.

     This is a time when people are connecting with one another all around the world using technology. Finding that we face similar problems from corrupt leaders who want to preserve the status quo. Finding too that much of what we have been told to fear from one another has been nothing more than privately owned corporate media propaganda working in conjunction with these corrupt leaders of industry and politics. 
     It's refreshing to find that people everywhere are interested in moving forward by recognizing human rights. It is also hopeful to realize people are understanding that Capitalists conspire to constantly scapegoat. Pitting one group against another to benefit their war profiteering. 
     Many many of us are disgusted by the blatant breaking of Human Rights Laws by national leaders with their military led agendas. Their complete disregard for solving the problems facing humanity in constructive and humane ways is shameful. An important part to ending the cycle of destruction created by a multitude of national leaders is to first bring everyone on board to the realization of what's been going on. Then together, move forward to a safer, brighter more abundant future for all people. 

~ Stephanie Gilley 

Crystal Clear

     The Republicans push this idea that the money they have is because of something they do better than everybody else, and is therefore deserved. The thing they do better is exploiting people, the legal system, and the environment. They use various forms of cronyism in order to exclude those who are different from themselves. Republicans are the people who think a person deserves to be "ripped-off" if they are stupid enough to trust a salesperson, a politician, or judge. They're the people that thrive in a cut-throat corporate culture that takes as much from the community as it can for as long as it can, just because it can.  They believe anybody who gets hurt in the process represents a weak link and deserves to be hurt. 

     The more we reward this mindset with high wages, low taxes, government subsidies, and lack of regulation; The more mean spirited, callous and toxic our culture and society becomes. 

How Obama Should Have Responded at Debate on Economics

Proposed Presidential Response:

With regard to economic theory:
        The idea of “Perfect Competition” is something that does not work in the real world. It is a “theory” which requires something known as the invisible hand of the market to equal out the playing field. This to me is a type of Social Darwinism which does not include a compassionate view of fellow human beings. At our level of technological and scientific advancement I believe that human beings are capable of creating a more just and modern society through combined efforts to allow everyone a decent standard of living. My opponent tries to use scare tactics by labeling this with words from the past; words that corporations have spent millions of promotional dollars to “tag” as negative.  You know what those words are; I do not have to repeat them here. I do know that my goals do not include pitting one group of people against the other. My ideas do not include creating a pool of low wage workers for corporations to exploit. In my opinion~ that is exactly what Mr. Romney and his corporate supporters are trying to create. I want all Americans to stand with me against these social planning strategies that my opponents economic policies are devised to implement.

        I believe in the greatness of the United States because I believe in the unique potential of each American. My policies reflect this belief. The time is upon us to renew America.  By investing in our people through education and access to quality healthcare for all, in every stage of life. By investing in our infrastructure through mobilizing and modernizing our resources of energy, transportation and communication technologies. Making these changes will help to create a more powerful and positive environment which encourages each human person to reach their brightest potential. It is my opinion and my earnest belief that this will lead to greater health, wealth and happiness for every citizen.

 

Predictable Romney Reply:  I don’t know what you are talking about Mr. President...

 

Proposed Presidential (quick) Rebuttal:

        Here you go again trying to pull a fast one over on the American people. That is what I do not like or respect about you Mr. Romney. And that is why I must continue with my administration for another 4 years.

 

Proposed Presidential Closing Remarks:

          I am asking the people of America to vote for me and to also vote out the Republicans in Congress and the State Administrations who have caused so much economic harm to our country during my first term in office with their austerity agenda and political stonewalling. Together we can make the changes needed to create a better society for all Americans. How do we do this? We must make sure Republicans are not re-elected to Congress.

            Why is this important? I will tell you. During my first term I have witnessed, and maybe so have you if you have been paying attention, something I did not want to believe, but it happened. It is shameful how Republicans have worked together to harm the American people and the American economy, the world economy for that matter. Because what we do here in the United States does have ramifications throughout the world. Republican stonewalling on many of my proposals especially the jobs bill has caused poverty to metastasize. The policies I have proposed are evidence that despite their worst efforts to hinder an economic recovery, I have managed to keep economic conditions in our country from getting worse and we have seen some improvements. I am confident my policies are moving America Forward where as Republican policies promise to move us backward to darker days for everyone. For everyone except people like my opponent Mr. Romney who make-up a tiny minority now commonly referred to as the 1%.

            I say this because I know for a fact most of you do not live the lifestyle my opponent was fortunate enough to inherit for himself. I do not agree with the way he has been able to avoid paying his fair share of taxes especially when I see all of you struggling. I do not agree with Mr. Romney and others in the Republican Party who shame people for not being able to find a job or for accepting help from food stamps. I know how hard it is to live in a society that has high economic inequality. For most people it can mean a life filled with too much difficulty and uncertainty. The policies put forth by Republicans and supported and promoted by Mr. Romney will only serve to widen the income gap between the haves and the have-nots.  I am asking you to stand with me and I will continue to do all I can so that America becomes a place of opportunity again, for everyone ~ and not just for people like Mr. Romney.

Written By Stephanie J. Gilley