Capitalism - A Love Story
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infrogmationH & I saw Michael Moore's film "Capitalism - A Love Story" today.
A well done film, reccomended.
Moore argues that we need not Capitalism, but rather Democracy.
He seems to identify himself with FDR's New Deal, but has little respect for the majority of the current crop of Democrats.
I think people of other economic/political opinions will find much to agree with as well, including free market advocates-- as long as the latter are willing to make a distinction between actual free markets (ie, where freedom of interaction is the goal) and Capitalism (what some call "crony capitalism", a system rigged by politics and law for the benifit of those with the most capital). His skewering of AIG, Goldman Sachs, and the Giant Bailout are masterful.
Yeah sure, it's infotainment. If you want serious info on serious topics, read a book or at least multi-page articles. And not talk radio or tv soundbite talking heads, which serve less nuance and detail than this film.
A well done film, reccomended.
Moore argues that we need not Capitalism, but rather Democracy.
He seems to identify himself with FDR's New Deal, but has little respect for the majority of the current crop of Democrats.
I think people of other economic/political opinions will find much to agree with as well, including free market advocates-- as long as the latter are willing to make a distinction between actual free markets (ie, where freedom of interaction is the goal) and Capitalism (what some call "crony capitalism", a system rigged by politics and law for the benifit of those with the most capital). His skewering of AIG, Goldman Sachs, and the Giant Bailout are masterful.
Yeah sure, it's infotainment. If you want serious info on serious topics, read a book or at least multi-page articles. And not talk radio or tv soundbite talking heads, which serve less nuance and detail than this film.
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Date: 2009-10-19 04:11 pm (UTC)