Quote:
Originally Posted by Iliftrocks
Just for clarification, China isn't taking resources, it is BUYING them. This is called capitalism. Capitalism is just the means of trading values/monies/goods. Capitalism exists even in socialist/communist societies somehow. In a free market China may very well become so powerful as to be able to write the rules of engagement. Yet again, this is capitalism and free trade. What do you propose as a solution? How would you regulate that this doesn't happen? ( Yes, I know what I just did there ) What would you do to restrain what you believe to be a problem with capitalism as it stands?
|
My primary point is that as we (Americans) attack and lodge complaints about domestic corporations, like our major oil companies for growing and making profits, foreign corporations often get favorable treatment from their governments. Capitalism is what has made this country what it is, in my opinion, if we turn our back to that we are going to risk our standard of living and that of future generations. We need to balance the need to hold major corporations accountable with maintaining a healthy environment in which they can prosper. I do not see anything wrong with "profits", but many do. What benefits domestic companies, benefits the nation.