Greedflation: corporate profiteering ‘significantly’ boosted global prices

[blackpowder]

We all draw our own particular conclusions from partial information. It's part of how we survive.
But that decision process/bias is what can lead to eventually very wrong ends.

You are human, and therefore take positions through the same process as all conspiracy theorists.
Consider that.

We need to exercise wisdom.
When we simply interchange issues, we start to sound the same. No matter the political stance.

In other words, fanatasicm regardless of position is still faulty.

[blackpowder]

You are a deep thinker BP
unlike most sheeple

Recognizing my weaknesses doesn't mean I can fix them.
Responding to his frailties is easy when the subject is tangible.
Economics and psychology for the most part are. Quite unlike the climate buffalo chips.
Although false conclusions attained the same way.

[blackpowder]

If we consider that jealousy, greed and gluttony are related. We can see that Chuck's brand of socialism is as susceptible as any method. He has proven the jealousy consistently over the years.
Greedflation, although attempting to carry some meaning, is a very lazy word. Used for emotional response with sheeple.

[AlbertaFarmer5]

I'm not so sure about the theory that humans are the only species capable of greed.
Have you ever fed cattle? The boss cows barge their way into the best feed, pushing anyone lower on the totem pole out of the feed. Any runts, orphans etc would literally starve to death if the boss cows had their way.
I've never observed wild bovines in their natural habitat, perhaps this is a trait we have imparted into cattle by domesticating them.

[WiltonRanch]

We all draw our own particular conclusions from partial information. It's part of how we survive.
But that decision process/bias is what can lead to eventually very wrong ends.

You are human, and therefore take positions through the same process as all conspiracy theorists.
Consider that.

We need to exercise wisdom.
When we simply interchange issues, we start to sound the same. No matter the political stance.

In other words, fanatasicm regardless of position is still faulty.

Wow! More wise words. I always hate when someone asks me what my opinion is about something. Turns into a long winded response cause I have to give both sides and state the reason why I believe what I do. Like a flippin 4H judging card. Been known to change my opinion when I get better informed. Some can’t won’t or don’t because they are fanatics.

[blackpowder]

I'm not so sure about the theory that humans are the only species capable of greed.
Have you ever fed cattle? The boss cows barge their way into the best feed, pushing anyone lower on the totem pole out of the feed. Any runts, orphans etc would literally starve to death if the boss cows had their way.
I've never observed wild bovines in their natural habitat, perhaps this is a trait we have imparted into cattle by domesticating them.

A drive to eat is not a scentioned forethought to take.
Yup, I've fed/ milked cattle for decades without anyone asking me if I wanted to.

[chuckChuck]

Perhaps I write too fast. Meant to be read as if spoken aloud.

Greed/gluttony is a natural human trait.
We are all capable.
We control it through wisdom.
Both capacities for which, found only in humans.

Good laws and respect thereof, provide checks and balances.
Allowing the natural laws of economics to benefit everyone.

In some way or another, no matter ability.

It is only natural that money flows towards itself over time.
Wise rules slow it down and redirect it.
Resets occur through regulation or revolution, similar events with largely different levels of pain.
Think of playing Monopoly if it helps.

Doubtful you can find a system of societal governance that isn't susceptible to human weaknesses.
Name one where power didn't consolidate.

If you don't like the admittedly flawed system we are in, please outline a sustainable improved version. I know this one won't last forever.

BP I am glad to see that you recognize that "Good laws and respect thereof, provide checks and balances."

However there is no such thing as "natural" laws of economics" everything you know of economics was created by humans.

And its extremely naive to believe that "natural" laws of economics" benefit everyone. The economic system we have benefits those with the most wealth and power already.

If the system is so successful at benefiting everyone, why do a large percentage of the worlds population, including a significant number of Canadians, live in poverty?

[fjlip]

Because they need more ENERGY, coal plants, oil and gas to raise standards of living.

[AlbertaFarmer5]

BP I am glad to see that you recognize that "Good laws and respect thereof, provide checks and balances."

However there is no such thing as "natural" laws of economics" everything you know of economics was created by humans.

And its extremely naive to believe that "natural" laws of economics" benefit everyone. The economic system we have benefits those with the most wealth and power already.

If the system is so successful at benefiting everyone, why do a large percentage of the worlds population, including a significant number of Canadians, live in poverty?

You are conflating equality of opportunity, with equality of outcome.
The former is at least theoretically possible, the latter is unequivocally not possible.
Equality of opportunity is probably the most righteous goal a society should aspire to.
Equality of outcome is a society and economy destroying unachievable fantasy which has been proven unworkable over and over again.
I have a lot of thoughts on how we could improve equality of opportunity. But you have made it abundantly clear that you would not support these egalitarian principles, judging by your continued insistence that your own offspring deserve to inherit the land which you yourself inherited.

[blackpowder]

Exactly. Telling that you even had to explain it.

There has always been rich and poor no matter the system.

Our desire for better eventually rewards all, even those who can't contribute. That shouldn't need further explanation. Should it?

The flow of money is as natural as electricity even though it is a man made concept.

Human behaviour is as natural as the species itself. Utopia cannot exist for us.
More can be done for the less fortunate. Pilloring the rich however easy, is counter productive.

You (chuck)are neither lazy nor feeble minded. Rise above the theories and tactics of same. Evolve.