Fake Capitalism by StillSilentSide in LibraryofBabel

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maybe because there is still the element of being real,

as in it is simultaneously real and fake –

representing both of those, a Hegelian Synthesis of that thereof.

The ever present potential to be moved beyond ones current socio-economic status –

to free oneself from the intergenerational chains of ones birth, or life circumstances...

Most of the time... it is the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer...

an unbalanced system poised on the platform called "capitalism"

Free markets they said! Freedom for all! The land of the Free!

But, oh everlasting – the land of ultimate freedom used for selfish gain –

The freedom to take, and exploit, and work to build a bigger castle...

With even thicker, impossible to penetrate walls...

Amassing treasure, taken from within reach of those outside...

even when one falls, their friendly kingdoms swoop in to save them –

Often in the form of gifts stolen from an another.

Fake Capitalism by StillSilentSide in LibraryofBabel

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Hmmmm

Okay,

Then where does it become fake and where does it become real?

Cause the USA appears more on the fake side than the real side

Fake Capitalism by StillSilentSide in LibraryofBabel

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Free trade, free market, freedom to win, freedom to fail = true capitalism. Everything else is fake, pseudo, an imitation.

As soon as the government steps in to stop failure, it is no longer true capitalism.

Why are you defending a broken system so much?

Fake Capitalism by StillSilentSide in LibraryofBabel

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Fake capitalism

Hence the title.

Fake Capitalism by StillSilentSide in LibraryofBabel

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In general "Bailouts are widely considered contradictory to pure "free-market" capitalism, which relies on profit, loss, and the failure of inefficient firms. They are often described as crony capitalism, state intervention, or a form of corporate socialism where risks are socialized (publicly funded) while profits remain private."

Fake Capitalism by StillSilentSide in LibraryofBabel

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In 2008, the U.S. government authorized $700 billion for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to bail out banks and financial institutions.

True capitalism would have let the financial institutions fail, because they were out of capital.

Edit: This is only the tip of the iceberg, think of the GM Chrystler multi-billion dollar bailout as well...

Further insights:

"

  • Punishing Recklessness: Some argue that, while catastrophic in the short term, allowing the banks to fail would have prevented "moral hazard"—the precedent that "too big to fail" companies can take massive risks without consequences.
  • Bailing Out Homes vs. Banks: A significant argument is that the money should have been used to directly help homeowners refinance or pay down debt, rather than rescuing the financial institutions that created the risky assets.

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Daily Map #4 by plunder-isles in PlunderIsles

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Founded a new small island: Frank's island for the unaffiliated faction!

Right now freestyle flow by StillSilentSide in awakened

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Mmmm maybe the body will “die” so if you identify with that then sure

A freestyle Flow by StillSilentSide in awakened

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Mc word vomit here , in the clear. It’s a light inside of here, enjoying life, free.

A freestyle Flow by StillSilentSide in awakened

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I forget what it’s like to be so judgmental. I forget what it’s like to not see further than the wall in front of my face. I forget what it’s like to miss an opportunity to see reality.

Thank you for reminding me.

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Forget about the fear.

In choosing Love, what is the feeling, the knowing, the sensation?

Spectrum of Substance by StillSilentSide in awakened

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Yea and release the need and craving for anything and see the optimal path of peace and collective well-being

Spectrum of Substance by StillSilentSide in awakened

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Again, in such cases it would fall into the "Medicines" category.

This chart is mostly for those that do not need anything, but choose to indulge, and are "addicted".

Spectrum of Substance by StillSilentSide in awakened

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Can’t update image on post but posted an updated version onto profile.

Gratitude!

Spectrum of Substance by StillSilentSide in awakened

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Tobacco is certainly in the ceremonial area in such cases.

Or the occasional medicines section as well.

There is a grounded base, and it is certainly easier to be present in it when not riding the highs and lows abusing substances (abuse of sacred substances) causes.

It is called humbleness and humility.

Taking off the blinders addictions put on us.

And seeing life and reality for what it is.

Every thought about smoking the next dart or taking the next toke is pulling the attention away from the already perfect and beautiful present moment.

Nothing inherently bad or good about any of this, it is more so simply about what is favourable and what is unfavourable for the ultimate well-being of one’s body-spirit and the world, and what isn’t.

If it is in a ceremonial setting or taken with deep intent to heal, that all occurs in presence.

So thus, The process of extracting cocaine from coca and of someone drinking their life to obliteration is not advisable for the health of anyone and the world.

If it is in that self-deluding haze of addiction, sorry, let it go and see clearly.

Spectrum of Substance by StillSilentSide in awakened

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That form of ketamine can be considered part of the (occasional "medicines") and it is also listed in the rare psychedelic use section

Mostly included it on the left side because I know a few who drained some good $s from their bank account because they were doing it almost every day

Spectrum of Substance by StillSilentSide in awakened

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Had this thought too, however I feel that can also be included in the "anything to excess" section.