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Augiedog

(2,548 posts)
Mon Jun 26, 2017, 05:52 PM Jun 2017

This is a democractic republic in which capitalism is ALLOWED to be the operative economic system.

If capitalism becomes a threat to the fabric of that democratic republic, then it is capitalism that must be moderated or eliminated. Not the other way around. Capitalism is an option not a requirement that all must bow to.

This is just a note to the dumbass republicans who are forgetful as to what actually matters. The following link is interesting in that he demonstrates a total lack of what the relationship is meant to be.

http://crooksandliars.com/2017/06/gop-rep-francis-rooney-slams-medicaid

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This is a democractic republic in which capitalism is ALLOWED to be the operative economic system. (Original Post) Augiedog Jun 2017 OP
I know enough to know that it's the same deal with corporations. They weren't created by brewens Jun 2017 #1
Exactly! Dyedinthewoolliberal Jun 2017 #2

brewens

(13,592 posts)
1. I know enough to know that it's the same deal with corporations. They weren't created by
Mon Jun 26, 2017, 05:58 PM
Jun 2017

god. They were invented and are allowed to operate. Basically a good idea as far as I am concerned, but we have every right to force them to operate in a manner that is beneficial to everyone.

Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,577 posts)
2. Exactly!
Mon Jun 26, 2017, 06:57 PM
Jun 2017

there is NOTHING in the Constitution or Declaration that talks about capitalism. Some would have us believe the concept is engraved in stone and ought be worshipped...............

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