A Question To Leftists: WTF is "unfettered capitalism"?

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

It's almost endearing how the Left vouchers so much faith in mythical beasts, global warming (AKA Manbearpig), a "living wage", the Republican war on women, and finally, a very curious creature of lore, "unfettered capitalism"

Yes, even my communist Pope, bless his heart, has lent credence to this elusive creature. I opine that he ought better to have expressed belief in space aliens, more proof available and all.

And whenever Republicans suggest curtailing burdensome regulations, such as the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act, they are accused of "de regulating" commerce. It's almost as if we're to believe that capitalism must be weighed down with massive regulation or it's the Wild West. Those are the only choices according to the Left.

So my question is, where is this fabled beast? Where does there exist or has ever existed a pure capitalist system unencumbered by laws and by regulation?

 

[BluesLegend]

The left lies, its that simple.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

they don't know and can't explain. I think Jon Stewart mentioned it and it became a Progressive talking point

 

[TheOldSchool]

It's when McDonald's buys your grandma and makes you pay an hourly fee when you go visit her.

 

[Moonglow]

global warming (AKA Manbearpig)

Con is a global syndication?

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

global warming (AKA Manbearpig)

Con is a global syndication?

Stay focused. You all believe in a lot of mythical beasts, so I'm focusing on just one. We can always do another thread on other cherished religious beliefs of the Left if you like, but this one is about "unfettered capitalism".

 

[The Rabbi]

It's just a slogan. Virtually all of the left's beliefs can be boiled down to cliches or slogans.
Bush lied, people died
Unfettered capitalism
War on Women
Social Darwinism
GOP Healthcare plan--Die Quickly.

None of it is true. We've had threads debunking all of them. But they continue to repeat them anyway. Because these people are impervious to logic. Impervious to facts. That is why they are liberal progressives.

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

It's just a slogan. Virtually all of the left's beliefs can be boiled down to cliches or slogans.
Bush lied, people died
Unfettered capitalism
War on Women
Social Darwinism
GOP Healthcare plan--Die Quickly.

None of it is true. We've had threads debunking all of them. But they continue to repeat them anyway. Because these people are impervious to logic. Impervious to facts. That is why they are liberal progressives.

Which is why I'm trying to get them to articulate a specific definition and at least one plausible example. Since they use the term so much, I'm thinking where there's smoke, there must be fire.

 

[The Rabbi]

It's just a slogan. Virtually all of the left's beliefs can be boiled down to cliches or slogans.
Bush lied, people died
Unfettered capitalism
War on Women
Social Darwinism
GOP Healthcare plan--Die Quickly.

None of it is true. We've had threads debunking all of them. But they continue to repeat them anyway. Because these people are impervious to logic. Impervious to facts. That is why they are liberal progressives.

Which is why I'm trying to get them to articulate a specific definition and at least one plausible example. Since they use the term so much, I'm thinking where there's smoke, there must be fire.

Queue up the Glass-Steagal repeal led to the economic crash meme.
As many times as that piece of shit idea has been debunked it continues. Because lib-progressives are stupid.

 

[TheOldSchool]

It's when it's cheaper to hire new people in place of those who die in work related accidents than to invest in safety equipment. And when your cities are clouded by soot and smog as your kids go to work at the factory for $0.50 an hour.

 

[Moonglow]

they don't know and can't explain. I think Jon Stewart mentioned it and it became a Progressive talking point

well evidently you folks don't know or it would have been answered...

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

It's when it's cheaper to hire new people in place of those who die in work related accidents than to invest in safety equipment. And when your cities are clouded by soot and smog as your kids go to work at the factory for $0.50 an hour.

Citing the era of the nascent Industrial Revolution is about the closest you can come to citing an example of "unfettered capitalism", but even then, capitalism was regulated and there were rules that everyone followed. Child labor, pollution, unsafe worker conditions, and a lack of basic workers rights are legitimate complaints, but they aren't unfettered capitalism.

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

they don't know and can't explain. I think Jon Stewart mentioned it and it became a Progressive talking point

well evidently you folks don't know or it would have been answered...

It's up to us to explain something we believe doesn't exist? Fail.

 

[Moonglow]

they don't know and can't explain. I think Jon Stewart mentioned it and it became a Progressive talking point

well evidently you folks don't know or it would have been answered...

It's up to us to explain something we believe doesn't exist? Fail.

Then why explain it if it does not exist?

 

[TheOldSchool]

It's when it's cheaper to hire new people in place of those who die in work related accidents than to invest in safety equipment. And when your cities are clouded by soot and smog as your kids go to work at the factory for $0.50 an hour.

Citing the era of the nascent Industrial Revolution is about the closest you can come to citing an example of "unfettered capitalism", but even then, capitalism was regulated and there were rules that everyone followed. Child labor, pollution, unsafe worker conditions, and a lack of basic workers rights are legitimate complaints, but they aren't unfettered capitalism.

Unfettered capitalism is whatever the fuck makes the most money. Slaves. There you go being able to own and sell slaves is the best way for someone to make money. How about that for unfettered capitalism?

Btw what do you think unfettered socialism is?

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

It's when it's cheaper to hire new people in place of those who die in work related accidents than to invest in safety equipment. And when your cities are clouded by soot and smog as your kids go to work at the factory for $0.50 an hour.

Citing the era of the nascent Industrial Revolution is about the closest you can come to citing an example of "unfettered capitalism", but even then, capitalism was regulated and there were rules that everyone followed. Child labor, pollution, unsafe worker conditions, and a lack of basic workers rights are legitimate complaints, but they aren't unfettered capitalism.

Unfettered capitalism is whatever the fuck makes the most money. Slaves. There you go being able to own and sell slaves is the best way for someone to make money. How about that for unfettered capitalism?

Btw what do you think unfettered socialism is?

You're all over the place. We're not talking about socialism, we're talking about "unfettered capitalism" and your definition seems to suggest that it's just about making money, a nebulous concept as all businesses are driven by profit. But where does there exist a system by which businesses do so in an environment of lawlessness, unencumbered by laws, regulations, fees, and taxes? Where is the "Wild West" of capitalism?

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

they don't know and can't explain. I think Jon Stewart mentioned it and it became a Progressive talking point

well evidently you folks don't know or it would have been answered...

It's up to us to explain something we believe doesn't exist? Fail.

Then why explain it if it does not exist?

Why do Leftwats make a talking point about it if it doesn't exist?

 

[Moonglow]

It's when it's cheaper to hire new people in place of those who die in work related accidents than to invest in safety equipment. And when your cities are clouded by soot and smog as your kids go to work at the factory for $0.50 an hour.

Citing the era of the nascent Industrial Revolution is about the closest you can come to citing an example of "unfettered capitalism", but even then, capitalism was regulated and there were rules that everyone followed. Child labor, pollution, unsafe worker conditions, and a lack of basic workers rights are legitimate complaints, but they aren't unfettered capitalism.

Unfettered capitalism is whatever the fuck makes the most money. Slaves. There you go being able to own and sell slaves is the best way for someone to make money. How about that for unfettered capitalism?

Btw what do you think unfettered socialism is?

You're all over the place. We're not talking about socialism, we're talking about "unfettered capitalism" and your definition seems to suggest that it's just about making money, a nebulous concept as all businesses are driven by profit. But where does there exist a system by which businesses do so in an environment of lawlessness, unencumbered by laws, regulations, fees, and taxes? Where is the "Wild West" of capitalism?

Yeah, it's not like George Washington imposed any taxes when taking office, or tariffs....

 

[TheOldSchool]

If I lived in a society where unfettered capitalism was the only law of the land here's what I'd do. I'd buy a bunch of slaves. I'd have them pick cotton and farm tobacco for me. I'd advertise tobacco as having some magical properties like preventing cancer. Or helping your baby grow healthy. I'd pay off the doctors who'd claim otherwise and hire some to endorse tobacco for its health benefits.

As my riches grew I'd invest in a factory. What kind of factory? It doesn't matter because I won't have any expenses since my slaves will be operating it. Hell let's make it a steel mill. I'll cut whatever corners I can to make the steel as cheaply as possible. If it costs me $5000 to build safety rails but only $20 for a slave then fuck it I'll just stock up on slaves in case any die. As my steel business grows I'd bankrupt my competitors and take over the steel market. And so on and so on.

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

It's when it's cheaper to hire new people in place of those who die in work related accidents than to invest in safety equipment. And when your cities are clouded by soot and smog as your kids go to work at the factory for $0.50 an hour.

Citing the era of the nascent Industrial Revolution is about the closest you can come to citing an example of "unfettered capitalism", but even then, capitalism was regulated and there were rules that everyone followed. Child labor, pollution, unsafe worker conditions, and a lack of basic workers rights are legitimate complaints, but they aren't unfettered capitalism.

Unfettered capitalism is whatever the fuck makes the most money. Slaves. There you go being able to own and sell slaves is the best way for someone to make money. How about that for unfettered capitalism?

Btw what do you think unfettered socialism is?

You're all over the place. We're not talking about socialism, we're talking about "unfettered capitalism" and your definition seems to suggest that it's just about making money, a nebulous concept as all businesses are driven by profit. But where does there exist a system by which businesses do so in an environment of lawlessness, unencumbered by laws, regulations, fees, and taxes? Where is the "Wild West" of capitalism?

Yeah, it's not like George Washington imposed any taxes when taking office, or tariffs....

Your one liners are inscrutible and enigmatic and you're doing this on purpose. You're having way too much fun with this thread and not taking the question seriously. I detect subtle persiflage and resent it. Stop being so damn funny!