[Harp-L] Re:that is capitalism

["Splash" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>]

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>I still think there's a bit of "cutting heads" mentality in
> blues playing and I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing.


But are you having fun?
If yer not having fun.
Yer not doing it right.
I cut heads and sometimes I get cut.  What a blast!

>Competition and desire make us better and ultimately the dollar is going in
> your pocket or someone else's.  That is life and that is free market and
> that is capitalism.  Something we used to stand for here in the US!


Desire is essential, but it's not linked to competition.

And capitalism isn't about working and competing to make money.
It's about putting your money to work.  Big difference.
Most people work to make money, and use that money to fund their lifestyle.
People with a knowledge about wealth work to make money, yes, but they use
that money as capital to create more wealth.  And then use that wealth to
fund their lifestyle.  Another big difference.

And there is no lack of money.  Money is just an exchange of energy.  Create
something of value, and you will be rewarded.  The more people that enjoy
that value, the more wealth you will create.  That is a law of the Universe.
Like the law of gravity.

Where do you put your capital?

If you spend it, you are not a capitalist, you are a consumer.

But ultimately it all comes down to whether you are Jazzed about what you
are doing and living with joy, or are you stressed about it and worried.

I know which life I choose.

And as far as "what we stand for here in the USA"  our documents of liberty
are pretty magnificent, but not a word about capitalism.  Actually quite
socialist if you read them.  Stuff about "We the people" Justice, Domestic
tranquility, Defense of the communes, and promoting the general welfare.
Unalienable rights.  Radical stuff!

PEACE
Splash