Machjo Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Posted July 28, 2009 Planning is the function of government. Unfortunately day to day operations seem to take precedence. Like partisan politicking you mean? If so, I fully agree. I'm thinking next election to ask the following or similar question to my candidates: "What 70-year plan do you propose to introduce to Parliament during the course of your mandate?" Hmmm... that might be cruel To be kind, I might have to e-mail them all the question about a week before the all-candidates' meeting so that they're not too stunned by it. Quote With friends like Zionists, what Jew needs enemies? With friends like Islamists, what Muslim needs enemies?
Jerry J. Fortin Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 I always ask the same question. Will you represent my fellow constituents and myself or the party hack you call a leader? Quote
Alta4ever Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 Why such concern for a natural part of the economic cycle, all it takens is some forward planning on an individuals part and you can come through relatively unscathed. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
Jerry J. Fortin Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 Why such concern for a natural part of the economic cycle, all it takens is some forward planning on an individuals part and you can come through relatively unscathed. That forward planning is a luxury to some. Quote
Machjo Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Posted July 28, 2009 Why such concern for a natural part of the economic cycle, all it takens is some forward planning on an individuals part and you can come through relatively unscathed. As mentioned below your post: it's a luxury to some, and as such, it's the government's responsibility to tame the economic nature of the beast to protect the most vulnerable members of society from the unemployment of recession and the burdens of inflation. Besides, if the government is to just let nature run its course, then what's the point of government? We might as well scrap it, then, no? Guvernment is by nature unnatural as it is a human creation. It is artificial by creation, by design. Then again, so are much of the comforts in our society. But if you want to go back to living like the beasts of the fields, be my guest. Quote With friends like Zionists, what Jew needs enemies? With friends like Islamists, what Muslim needs enemies?
Machjo Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Posted July 28, 2009 Civilization is artificial by definition, as it is a purely human creation not to be emulated in nature. Unfortunately, the word 'artificial' seems to have taken on a very negative connotation over the years. On the surface, it means bade by artifice, by art, as is all of our civilization and its institutions. The word 'artificial' is not necessarily a bad word. Quote With friends like Zionists, what Jew needs enemies? With friends like Islamists, what Muslim needs enemies?
Jerry J. Fortin Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 As mentioned below your post: it's a luxury to some, and as such, it's the government's responsibility to tame the economic nature of the beast to protect the most vulnerable members of society from the unemployment of recession and the burdens of inflation.Besides, if the government is to just let nature run its course, then what's the point of government? We might as well scrap it, then, no? Guvernment is by nature unnatural as it is a human creation. It is artificial by creation, by design. Then again, so are much of the comforts in our society. But if you want to go back to living like the beasts of the fields, be my guest. If you really want to solve for the economic equation you will need to rethink banking and the entire financial system. Monetary policy is one variable but in addition their is fractional reserve banking, speculative markets and a host of other variables. The simple truth is that all of these man made systems are designed to make profits instead of products. When we lose sight of production we miss the boat. In economic terms production is everything. That is a basic concept, one that we seem to forget. Quote
Machjo Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Posted July 28, 2009 If you really want to solve for the economic equation you will need to rethink banking and the entire financial system. Monetary policy is one variable but in addition their is fractional reserve banking, speculative markets and a host of other variables. The simple truth is that all of these man made systems are designed to make profits instead of products. When we lose sight of production we miss the boat. In economic terms production is everything. That is a basic concept, one that we seem to forget. I can agree with that. Though bear in mind that production is not an end in itself, but a means to consumption. Quote With friends like Zionists, what Jew needs enemies? With friends like Islamists, what Muslim needs enemies?
Jerry J. Fortin Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 I can agree with that. Though bear in mind that production is not an end in itself, but a means to consumption. Lets take it a step further; consumption creates the demand for production. When the demand cannot be realized with local production then a desire to import replaces that local production. Production creates wealth, and it provides employment. Production is therefore a means to an end. Quote
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