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Old 10-12-2010, 07:12 AM
 
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Nobody owns the earth's resources so what's the problem?
Haven't you figured out that the government is not meant to and can't solve all your problems? I think you just don't want to make any personal effort to better your life.
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:12 AM
 
Location: The Island of Misfit Toys
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It WOULD be funny, if it weren't so sadly misguided and therefore very scary
BOO!

oh, please. it's not scary. why can't you be more open-minded?

and don't say because your brains would fall out. that's so old.
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:14 AM
 
Location: The Island of Misfit Toys
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Haven't you figured out that the government is not meant to and can't solve all your problems? I think you just don't want to make any personal effort to better your life.
To presume that one's life must be made better, one has to be taught there is something wrong with it as it is.
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:17 AM
 
Location: Up above the world so high!
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BOO!

oh, please. it's not scary. why can't you be more open-minded?

and don't say because your brains would fall out. that's so old.

I am open minded enough to believe you have a right to your opinions and a place in this country, no matter how misguided, misinformed and poorly undereducated you are
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:24 AM
 
Location: Back in the gym...Yo Adrian!
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In a perfect world made of marshmallows and rainbows I suppose you could apply your concept, whatever that is, but if you think no one owns the earth's resources, go ahead and try pitching a tent on the coast of Carmel California, the Hampton's, or Cape Cod and calling it home, let me know how that goes.
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:26 AM
 
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To presume that one's life must be made better, one has to be taught there is something wrong with it as it is.
So you want to live like a robot, get your equal ration of food & money regardless of your effort, so that you too have an equal chance at love? My presumption is that you're broke, single and still looking, am I right?
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:26 AM
 
Location: Reno, NV
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A totalitarian system might be good - you'll be assigned a spouse for life by random lottery! And pay for the privilege.
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:29 AM
 
Location: The Hall of Justice
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Please point to the period of time before the "corruption" of love, the era which you would like to emulate. Thanks.
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:31 AM
 
Location: Visitation between Wal-Mart & Home Depot
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A simple question.

Do you think because of the emphasis and power our society places on money, does anyone think this has completely messed up relationships and love?

I do.

It seems the role money is granted in our society sweeps some people right off the table and from consideration in the realm of love.

Should Capitalism be phased out because of this and many other flaws?
That certainly seems like thinking outside the box... Do you go to UC Boulder?
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:33 AM
 
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Nobody owns the earth's resources so what's the problem?
Incorrect. Resources are owned. Perhaps you wish the ownership was yours or under your direction (governance). I know that I would love to own a gold mine. Though I prefer a few producing oil wells.

As to materialism and relationships. This has a tenuous link to capitalism in that a materialistic society is often capitalistic. But than again, a socialistic society can have materialistic people as well. What you may want is a deeply religious society where materialism is a sin.
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