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rainy

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13. Capitalism in it's un-regulated state will eat itself as is evident right now.

Reply to Socialistlemur (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 09:50 AM

Jul 2013

We can build a true-cost economy where growth is not the only goal. Constant economic growth is destroying the planet for the sake of profit over conserving vital natural resources.
The earth can't sustain constant growth and the profiteers are not paying for the damage they are doing to people's health and their planet.

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The 5 Biggest Obscenities of Capitalism Today [View all] xchrom Jul 2013 OP

And our number one reason we have to worry about the demise of the human race. gtar100 Jul 2013 #1

You forgot number five, dude. Socialistlemur Jul 2013 #2

would you like some more kool-aid? xchrom Jul 2013 #3

It doesn't have to be "either/or". HughBeaumont Jul 2013 #4

Things are not always black and white. livingonearth Jul 2013 #5

They are, to conservatives. Thor_MN Jul 2013 #10

Yes. +1 snort Jul 2013 #15

Here you go. reteachinwi Jul 2013 #12

Capitalism in it's un-regulated state will eat itself as is evident right now. rainy Jul 2013 #13

You ain't gonna do it under capitalism then.... socialist_n_TN Jul 2013 #20

Read the article, dude. mountain grammy Jul 2013 #17

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+1 xchrom Jul 2013 #7

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K & R !!! WillyT Jul 2013 #8

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In short, Easter Island coming Hydra Jul 2013 #19

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