It seems Micheal Moore has another movie coming out about Capitalism. I always find that Michael has some interesting thoughts to bring to the table even if the way he brings it isn't always fair and balanced. In a recent sit down with Larry King, he proved this time to be no exception.
King: Are you saying capitalism is a failure?
Moore: Yes. Capitalism. Yes. Well, I don't have to say it. Capitalism, in the last year, has proven that it's failed. All the basic tenets of what we've talked about the free market, about free enterprise and competition just completely fell apart. As soon as they lost, essentially, our money, they came running to the federal government for a bailout -- for welfare, for socialism. And I thought the basic principle of capitalism was that it's a sink-or-swim situation.
That's a very solid point. This bailout wasn't capitalism: it was socialism. Yet so many that were involved in these bailouts oppose socialism.
I've been a firm believer of consistency: I'm not so concerned what side of the aisle you are on, just as long as you stay on that side when the roles are reversed. If you can't then your position is faulty.
Thanks for the brain food, Mike. Good stuff.
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