If capitalism's greed for profit makes it exploitive is it possible to reform itself by practising selfcontrol
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The only way you reform Capitalism is to move toward a Socialist or Communist type of government then you will find Capitalism practicing the largest self control to the point of becoming noncompetitive.  Under those types of government most people are poor and without hope.  In a Capitalist Economy maybe everyone is poor, but there is hope of climbing out of it.  It is Capitalism's Greed that feeds the machine and makes it healthy.
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No... that would defeat the purpose of capitalism...
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In getting in touch with the drivers that push a person to being self-employed, one realises, as research says (Brockhaus-1982), that the impetus comes from risk disposition, a sense of self-worth and the need to self-determine. The realisation that a job would rob one of a feeling of fullness allows an entrepreneur to stray into the world of creating an enterprise. \n\nAs an entrepreneur authors the enterprise, he quickly realises that he cannot be separated from it, like `the dancer from the dance' (Carland -1988), the two being meshed, and this becomes self-limiting. \n\nSmall-scale entrepreneurs, particularly the technocrat, the self-styled businessmen and small-scale manufacturer, symbolise the `craftsman' (Smith -1967), narrow in education and training, low in social awareness and certain limitedness in dealing with the environment. This however, does not take away from them an `internal focus' that superscribes their character. They are a bundle of conflicts - `men of action and ideas' (Schumpeter - 1931) - with a desire to take responsibility for their decisions, the desire to own their business as it offers economic freedom, a reliance on self, a willingness to accept challenges and a need to be their own boss. \n\nAgainst this is often high anxiety and poor organisation bordering on self-destruction at times. In many ways `an enigma' to many. \n\nWhen they start they do so with a lot of pride, with a sense of hope and a surging need to build and leave a legacy. But in a society characterised by traditional values they experience status deterioration and leading to psycho-social disequilibrium and a situation of depletion of self-esteem. \n\nAnger and anxiety contribute to a state of `retreatism'
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Its not you - its the way you make money.\n\nIf you dont control money - it will control you
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exhibit some self control and will power
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Absolutely. If you make enough mistakes, or learn from others, and really desire to change, it's entirely possible. One would need to seek alot of help though. Perhaps find some positive role models.
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what? these responses are killing me. Love the question though. It takes balls to ask a question like that. \n\nCapitalism isn't evil or wrong on its face; it's the implementation of it that is the problem. The same can be said of any socio-economic construct. We humans have quite a knack for screwing things up and introducing corruption and greed to any system. \n\nCapitalism can be a great motivator, and is the reason our Country has been so successful for generations. But it's gone too far. Greed is the primary indicator of Capitalism these days. From Enron to Union labor to Political lobbying "scandals." We no longer live in a democracy. Our governmental system has been co-opted by Capitalism entirely. Think I'm wrong? Try to run for a National Political Office. I rest my case. That is, unless, dear reader, you are born of privilege, attended the right schools, and are a member of the right organizations (read skull and bones, etc.). In that case, you're a shoe-in for president. Even if you're not one of the chosen and you've worked your way up the ranks from City Council to U.S. Representative, you're doomed to live in Corporation X's pocket, or be damned. Example? Jim Trafficant. Look him up. He wouldn't play ball. "They" kicked him out of the game. game over.\n\nCapitalism won't last forever. My only fear is, what will replace it?\n\n[edit] whoa! ChinaJon!!! i think you just made a few great arguments why Capitalism is awful! It looks great on paper, Capital for growth, etc., but you said it yourself towards the end. Ipods. Why do you think they're made in China? It's not just that it's profitable. It's that it's MORE profitable. Capitalism creates a "race to the bottom." i.e. wherever the lowest front end costs are is where the economic development goes. Used to be Mexico, now China, then Indonesia, and so on. The Golden Age of Capitalism was the U.S. in the 1950's. It was mostly a closed market, and it worked. It was self sustaining because it didn't have to play on the global playing field and compete with much LOWER standards of living in other countries. Less profits, which became unacceptable to the Corporations. They looked for ways to maximize profits, and here we are. \n\nAmerica is not the shining example of prosperity it once was. We have no real middle class any more and it's only getting worse. The class gap is frightening. And we pass more tax cuts for the rich. GO CAPITALISM GO!\n\nmorons.
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If the ego (fear based 'self') can be transcended by one (micro), then it can, and I believe Will, be transcended by all (macro). I think those who develop beyond the ego into the higher levels of human functioning (agapic reasoning) have no doubts about an enlightened society. Egos can't relate to the concept of a world without egos. It seems far fetched, but then so did going to the moon a hundred years ago. :-)
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I haven't tried or heard of it, but using a strategy to make money that is for sale rarely works because the people in the market over exploit the markets potential for profit. You need to find a market that has prfits to be made, and do it yourself, best not to tell anyone what you plan to do, and when you do best to keep the amount of your profits to yourself.
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There may be a conflict here, however  you can not have one with out the other.  True Capitalism will only work in a true democracy.  Whenever the government steps in to control all business you will usually find one type of totalitarian government or the other running things and this takes capitalism out of the equation and make for a very dreary life for those working in that country.  Capitalism is a system of hope, if you are poor in a capitalist society you have hope of climbing out of being poor.  In a non-capitalist society if you are poor that is where you can expect to stay.
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Absolutely!  I'd love to see America become entirely capitalistic.  Frankly, I'm sick of being forced to sacrifice my own needs and wants for those of someone else.  Want a hand out?  Hit up the Salvation Army.\n\nUnfortunately, the bleeding hearts here just can't stomach making someone take responsibility for his or her own actions.  Even more unfortunately, we'll probably always be the ones stuck picking up the slack.
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I think it makes you  pro- capitalism..or your beliefs are anyway..\n\nPeaCe* = D
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you may not beable to control your desire but you CAN control your actions.
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Greed. Again.\n\nOf course the internet and software gaints wouldn't call it greed; they have a responsibility to their share holders. But after all it is Greed, how ever they want to justify it. I am sure they tell themselves, it is a small price to pay considering that technology like theirs will likely contribute to the down fall of the current Chinese regime.\n\nThe real irony is that China (a "communist" country) is using capitalism to fight its dissidence; Meaning china uses McGoohoo's Greed you reinforce its anti-dissidence program! I don't find that very Communist. But then again is China truly communist?\n\nThe real question is, what do we do about it?\n\nDo you suggest a boycott?\n\nI don't remember the last time I wrote Google or Yahoo a check. And sure Microsoft got some of my dough, but I try to keep that to a minimum.\n\nThe bigger problem is China. They are a giant America has worked hard to keep at bay. Trade packs during the cold war for example. But every time we try to appease them, we give them more power, money, etc.\n\nI am disgusted that we have sent all our factories over there. I can't find anything any more that isn't made in China. We read articles about prisoners being harvested for body parts, mass pollution due to lack of regulations, their tech spies dissecting "our" technology so they can build knockoffs for cents on the dollar. They suppress human rights and democracy, and continue to fix their currency with ours.\n\nChina needs regime change.\n\nBut how do we support this without starting WW3?\n\nPersonally I think we need to start having some expectations from our number one trading partner. If they want our money they are going to need to play by our rules.\n\nBut another problem is, what are our rules? We seem to be the dirtiest bastards on the planet these days (and the days before these days).\n\nMy favorite is: Regime change starts at home.
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It looks like you can make your own definition, and how you want your profit to look.\n.
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Those steps are well outlined but it is a psychologial war of wills once you have come into a position of power. Can your deception outwiegh your corruption? If so you will succeed. Temporarily.
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Its in human nature to be self-centered and greedy most of the time..... especially in the US.....  i would assume the people in power would ask, "Whats in it for me?"