Short term corporate profit maximization has been the guiding principle of our society for over 40 years, yet it’s actually the *absence* of principles - which is why it has guided our democracy and our planet and possibly our species to a place roughly six inches from the cliff.

Jul 15, 2022 · 5:27 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
So you’re an anti capitalist? If you are not anti capitalist than you are apart of the problem. Liberal reformers are a bigger problem than the fascist reactionaries. You’ll choose your class over these things though no doubt. Rich white ladies always do
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When 100% of the focus is on simply making money ... even the awareness of the Cliff ... doesn't exist!
Replying to @marwilliamson
Agreed. All trending and sexy for years.
Replying to @marwilliamson @doofenshmertz
Otherwise known as “end-stage capitalism”, yes.
Replying to @marwilliamson @doofenshmertz
The “Greatest Generation” came of age during the Great Depression, fought WWII, built our National Highway System and right before they retired, too the computing power of a watch to the moon and back. Boomers cut taxes.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Over the cliff because things are falling down.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Right! Businesses don't have to take the slightest care about getting hated or boycotted for their policies! It never happens! Ask Dr Seuss and Aunt Jemima!
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Yes! 100%%% And we don't have much longer to change that. I appreciated this guy's piece. eand.co/the-end-of-the-ameri…
Replying to @marwilliamson
Milton Friedman was the one who said firms should only care about profit maximization. Even if that was true, hard to get why politicians say wealth is only created by firms, not also by relationships, views on the common good, schools. Maybe because they get money from firms?
Replying to @marwilliamson
What a politically "safe" thing to say
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