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> It sure feels like humanity is painting itself into a corner along it's called capitalism, and "increasing shareholder value". This is why large corp lobby i
by HenryBemis 7y ago
> It sure feels like humanity is painting itself into a corner along
it's called capitalism, and "increasing shareholder value". This is why large corp lobby in the USA, this is why big pharma bribes anyone with a stethoscope, this is why big oil is trying to stop/slow/control progress of solar/wind.
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children"
https://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/22/borrow-earth/ https://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/22/borrow-earth/
Edit: for many people, today & money is far more important than tomorrow & children. I hope that humanity proves me wrong, but it will get darker before it gets brighter.
- johnisgood 7y agoWhy would the economic system be at fault here? Why is the economic system to "blame"? What alternatives do you have in mind, and how do they compare to capitalism?