The fundamental idea of modern capitalism is not the right of the individual to possess and enjoy what he has read more

The fundamental idea of modern capitalism is not the right of the individual to possess and enjoy what he has earned, but the ;thesis that the exercise of this right redounds to the general good.

History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom

History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom

Borders are semiporous. Capital flows more freely than
people across them.
on C Span.

Borders are semiporous. Capital flows more freely than
people across them.
on C Span.

The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.

The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.

Capitalism and communism stand at opposite poles. Their essential difference is this: The communist, seeing the rich man and his read more

Capitalism and communism stand at opposite poles. Their essential difference is this: The communist, seeing the rich man and his fine home, says: 'No man should have so much.' The capitalist, seeing the same thing, says: 'All men should have so much.'

Unemployment is capitalism's way of getting you to plant a garden.

Unemployment is capitalism's way of getting you to plant a garden.

The United States has practiced nuclear blackmail for
many decades.

The United States has practiced nuclear blackmail for
many decades.

In the Soviet Union, capitalism triumphed over communism. In this country, capitalism triumphed over democracy.

In the Soviet Union, capitalism triumphed over communism. In this country, capitalism triumphed over democracy.

Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force.

Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force.