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May 09, 2009
Resentment, Envy, Jealousy, And Self-doubt
As I was reading the comments to some blog posts around the net I came across one that suggested a read of Ludwig Von Mises' book The Anti-Capitalistic Mentality. So I looked at the reviews and found an interesting one. This book explains the basis for the American (and Western) fascination with non-capitalism despite an increasing standard of living that has come about precisely because of capitalism. Mises explains how little, if any, of such fascination is grounded in intellectual arguments. After all, it can hardly be admitted that non-capitalist systems offer the same type of prosperity and lifestyle that have been enjoyed by capitalist societies. Nevertheless, animosity towards capitalism abounds and some still look towards non-capitalist ideologies to save us.It seems there is a lot of that resentment, envy, jealousy, and self-doubt going around. The big advantage we have at this time in facing and defeating anti-capitalists is that they have decided that another small slice of the salami is not enough. They want a huge and noticeable slice. There is a very good chance that they want so much that they will choke on it. And as always, may I suggest a work also along these lines that is over 60 years old and more popular than ever. The Road to Serfdom by F.A. Hayek. Cross Posted at Power and Control posted by Simon on 05.09.09 at 11:48 AM
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Being inventive/creative working and earning wealth should not be labeled greed, expecting to share in others wealth Hugh · May 10, 2009 11:51 AM I am always amazed at how so many anti-capitalists are well-off themselves. I have never met a poor leftist. I have met poor people who work for leftist organizations (a lot of Acorn workers come to mind). Or should I say they don't really work for these organizations. They are exploited by them. All leftists for the most part are from the baby-boom generation, perhaps the most spoiled generation in American history. Maybe that's it. Spoil your kids and they become leftists. Keep your kids wanting and they become conservative or libertarian. steven murray · May 10, 2009 12:56 PM |
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