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leftstreet

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19. You're talking about Capitalism

Reply to NoOneMan (Reply #12)

Sun Jan 20, 2013, 06:19 PM

Jan 2013

we cannot simply produce without profit

And you're talking about the problems inherent in Capitalism with sustainability, economic equality and resource depletion.

LOL I'm sorry but that's so old school. Capitalism is spewing out its last bitter, vile breath and it's time to move on.

There are other ways to meet the needs of humanity and the environment, but no, it can't be done based on profit

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Inequality Is Holding Back The Recovery -NYT Opinionator [View all] octoberlib Jan 2013 OP

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tks Lisa! bettyellen Jan 2013 #14

Though its a great straw man NoOneMan Jan 2013 #18

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The ecosystem is harmed by profit, not by meeting needs leftstreet Jan 2013 #11

The ecosystem is harmed via production NoOneMan Jan 2013 #12

You're talking about Capitalism leftstreet Jan 2013 #19

No, I am talking about production NoOneMan Jan 2013 #20

But I agreed. Production for profit is unsustainable n/t leftstreet Jan 2013 #21

Production for any reason at this rate is unsustainable. NoOneMan Jan 2013 #22

What 'rate?' leftstreet Jan 2013 #23

A rate that produces 30 gigatons of CO2 emissions a year NoOneMan Jan 2013 #24

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How dare you-wanting to punish SUCCESS!!! YoungDemCA Jan 2013 #16

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