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Old 03-23-2013, 12:00 PM
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The Secret Definition of Capitalism

Today I found a concrete example of the secret definition of capitalism. If there has ever been a word that divided this nation that's the one.

Most of us think of capitalism in the classic sense, namely a collection of ideas such as Adam Smith's invisible hand, private ownership of means of production, free trade between individuals, and so forth.

When neoconservative politicians use the word capitalism they are using a different definition. Their definition is a simple one. It is that money points the way to the Truth. In that regard it is not an economic theory at all, but rather an atheist cult.

The attached photograph hints at the difference. On the bottom, at the foundation, is a printer cover that is made by a small business owner. This is an example of classic American capitalism. The lady owns the sewing machines, she has a few workers, and she earns a modest and honest living in her community.

On the top is a cup from Taco Bell, which is owned by Yum! brands, one of the largest corporations in the fast food market. This is an example of new, knowledge based capitalism. If you look closely at the cup you will see that it tries to lure customers into thinking they have a voice in the market. They ask customers to Tweet, Twat, whatever the Twitter verb is, which marketing slogan they prefer. Their "choices" are #WOW and #DUH. It reeks of an idiocracy, not classic American capitalism.

The contrast is clear as black and white. At the foundation are small businesses that engage their customers. The shit that cultish capitalism floats to the top is a dead end. It is the lowest common denominator of the human mind. #DUH.
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