In 1994, or thereabouts, Several Hundred Thousands Tutsis were murdered in Rwanda by Hutus. When Hutus killed Tutsis, they very often did not merely kill them. Instead, they DISEMBOWELLED THEM and used their intestines as a Necklace. And the media. Where was our flippant, frivolous, catty, bratty media, that abomination that collectively has the orneriness of a 14 year old spoiled girl. The gutless, rudderless media was SPENDING COUNTLESS HOURS ON THE IMAGINARY KILLING OF Vince Foster at the hands of Hillary Clinton.
If one were to survey American politics today, one might infer that this country is morally deficient (Donald Trump has the moral sensibility of a sewer rat) Since we have just gone through Easter, I have prepared some ruminations about Guilt in America and how it is ineffectively expiated.
I wasn't alive in 1994 so I can't say I realized or didn't realize it then. The headline is more loathing something I've known for a good while now. I can't say I'm surprised at all that the media is ignoring the war crimes being carried out by our government but I'm no less angry about it hence the article. Thank you for reading!
"The contradictions of capitalism refer to inherent tensions and conflicts within the capitalist economic system. These contradictions, according to various economic and social theories, can lead to economic crises, social unrest, and ultimately, the system's own transformation. Here are some of the key contradictions:
The contradiction between socialized production and private appropriation: Capitalism involves large-scale, socialized production processes (e.g., factories, global supply chains), but the profits generated are primarily appropriated by private owners (capitalists). This can lead to conflicts over the distribution of wealth and income.
The contradiction between capital and labor: Capitalists seek to maximize profits by minimizing labor costs, while workers seek higher wages and better working conditions. This fundamental conflict of interest can manifest in labor disputes, strikes, and class struggle.
The tendency towards overproduction and underconsumption: Capitalism's drive for endless growth can lead to overproduction of goods and services, while the suppression of wages can limit consumer demand, resulting in economic crises, recessions, and unemployment.
The contradiction between use value and exchange value: In a capitalist system, goods and services are produced primarily for their exchange value (i.e., profit) rather than their use value (i.e., their ability to satisfy human needs). This can lead to the production of unnecessary or harmful goods, while essential needs go unmet.
The falling rate of profit: As capitalism develops, increased investment in machinery and technology (constant capital) may lead to a decline in the rate of profit, as profit is derived from living labor (variable capital). This can create pressure for capitalists to exploit labor more intensively, find new markets, or engage in speculative financial activities.
The destruction of the environment: The capitalist pursuit of profit maximization often leads to the exploitation of natural resources and environmental degradation. This can undermine the long-term sustainability of the system itself, leading to ecological crises.
The increasing concentration of wealth and power: Capitalism tends to concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a small minority, leading to increased inequality, social unrest, and political instability.
Imperialism and global inequality: The need for new markets and resources drives capitalist expansion and competition between nations, leading to imperialism, exploitation of developing countries, and global inequality.
These are some of the central contradictions associated with capitalism. Different economic and social theories may emphasize certain contradictions over others, and there is ongoing debate about their significance and implications."
Didn't you realize this years ago.
In 1994, or thereabouts, Several Hundred Thousands Tutsis were murdered in Rwanda by Hutus. When Hutus killed Tutsis, they very often did not merely kill them. Instead, they DISEMBOWELLED THEM and used their intestines as a Necklace. And the media. Where was our flippant, frivolous, catty, bratty media, that abomination that collectively has the orneriness of a 14 year old spoiled girl. The gutless, rudderless media was SPENDING COUNTLESS HOURS ON THE IMAGINARY KILLING OF Vince Foster at the hands of Hillary Clinton.
If one were to survey American politics today, one might infer that this country is morally deficient (Donald Trump has the moral sensibility of a sewer rat) Since we have just gone through Easter, I have prepared some ruminations about Guilt in America and how it is ineffectively expiated.
https://open.substack.com/pub/davidgottfried/p/mary-magdalene-salvation-on-a-suckers?r=87ef5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
I wasn't alive in 1994 so I can't say I realized or didn't realize it then. The headline is more loathing something I've known for a good while now. I can't say I'm surprised at all that the media is ignoring the war crimes being carried out by our government but I'm no less angry about it hence the article. Thank you for reading!
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"The contradictions of capitalism refer to inherent tensions and conflicts within the capitalist economic system. These contradictions, according to various economic and social theories, can lead to economic crises, social unrest, and ultimately, the system's own transformation. Here are some of the key contradictions:
The contradiction between socialized production and private appropriation: Capitalism involves large-scale, socialized production processes (e.g., factories, global supply chains), but the profits generated are primarily appropriated by private owners (capitalists). This can lead to conflicts over the distribution of wealth and income.
The contradiction between capital and labor: Capitalists seek to maximize profits by minimizing labor costs, while workers seek higher wages and better working conditions. This fundamental conflict of interest can manifest in labor disputes, strikes, and class struggle.
The tendency towards overproduction and underconsumption: Capitalism's drive for endless growth can lead to overproduction of goods and services, while the suppression of wages can limit consumer demand, resulting in economic crises, recessions, and unemployment.
The contradiction between use value and exchange value: In a capitalist system, goods and services are produced primarily for their exchange value (i.e., profit) rather than their use value (i.e., their ability to satisfy human needs). This can lead to the production of unnecessary or harmful goods, while essential needs go unmet.
The falling rate of profit: As capitalism develops, increased investment in machinery and technology (constant capital) may lead to a decline in the rate of profit, as profit is derived from living labor (variable capital). This can create pressure for capitalists to exploit labor more intensively, find new markets, or engage in speculative financial activities.
The destruction of the environment: The capitalist pursuit of profit maximization often leads to the exploitation of natural resources and environmental degradation. This can undermine the long-term sustainability of the system itself, leading to ecological crises.
The increasing concentration of wealth and power: Capitalism tends to concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a small minority, leading to increased inequality, social unrest, and political instability.
Imperialism and global inequality: The need for new markets and resources drives capitalist expansion and competition between nations, leading to imperialism, exploitation of developing countries, and global inequality.
These are some of the central contradictions associated with capitalism. Different economic and social theories may emphasize certain contradictions over others, and there is ongoing debate about their significance and implications."
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