How Does Equality Survive In America Capitalism?
74Citizens Equality Does Not Mean Entitlements!
STOP Government's Lies and Manipulation!
Citizens Equality a Misconception?
Welcome reader,
It is possible that you reached this hub, because you were at one of my other hubs about misconceptions. There are plenty of misconceptions in the United States of America and it seems like it is now just causing a major disruption in society.
If you do not look at society, from the overall perspective, then please stop reading and go about your business. If you have not even glimpsed at the overall of society, then you apparently have your head buried in sand. Which is a very bad thing to do, in today's society.
The less aware you are about what is happening, either indirectly or directly, because you see things from only a specific view is hurting you at this point in time. How do I know this to be true?
As a Citizen, It's Your Duty To Be Informed..?
Well, if you are a citizen of the United States of America, then you should know already and if you do not know, then you have failed in your duty as an American citizen. There are plenty of people who have decided that "Equality" is favored, but what many people do not realize is that does not mean "distribution of wealth" or "share the wealth". I have written about the misconception of "share the wealth" and it is truly a political nightmare. But, that is because the view of equality is skewed. The basis for equality is to receive equal opportunity to obtain the same as the most wealthiest.
The object is to provide people with more than enough opportunities to make progress forward. This does not mean get a job. A job is supported by the Capitalism Economy and should be left up to those who are unskilled or young. Those who are over the age of 21, should be using the Economy for what it is and not only will they get more out of it than ever thought possible, but it would give them a direct line to finding and obtaining the American Dream type lifestyle. The fact is that it all boils down to the educational level of the people. Are Americans made up of a bunch of illiterate people or are most of the simply lazy? Well, I can only speak for myself and would rather leave the assumption of what others feel or do, to others. You judge their actions and you'll see.
How You Live Is Your Choice! Protect Yourself!
You can make whatever choice you want, with regards to how your life proceeds forward and my understanding is pretty clear about it. To be able to achieve what you want from life is to know that what you learn is a key factor in making it happen.
You can sit and complain or do something about it. In America, the appearance of equality seems to exist, but the reality is that equality is slowing dying a horrible and miserable death.
Those who are presently capitalists refuse to let the smaller guy grow, killing competition. Smaller companies try not to get involved with the major players, but none the less, end up doing precisely what they did not want to do. Mainly because they are priced out of the market.
Capitalism Isn't Working Properly- Too Much Manipulation!
The Capitalism - Open Free Marketplace - America shows the world isn't working as it should, because the entire educational system is too soft and deeply rooted in political nightmarish garbage.
For Equality to survive through Capitalism, plenty more people need to step up to the plate and take control of their life. They need to step out and bring their future to them, instead of waiting for it to arrive. There can be an equal balance of equality, so as long as, people are shown the truth about living in America.
We, as individual citizens, have the power to tear down the government in place and up heave all of them, but the question is do you know how to survive, should it be done. The only reason I say that is because the second you heave ho the Congress from office and replace them, then Business- BIG BUSINESS is going to roar and loud it will be, all across the entire Economy.
You must understand- you are equal in America and you can do whatever you like with your life. It's difficult to understand everything, but the best thing you can do is complete your knowledge about the things I have spoken about here and please do read some of my other hubs.
Thank you for your time
Raymond Choiniere II - Cagsil Service Founder
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Two hard four mi two fathom! Gud hub tho!
Randy
Thank you Spider. I'm very glad you like it. And, believe it or not, I wrote an entire text capsule about some 20 lines long and deleted. LOL! And, you are also correct equality does not mean entitlement. Not by any stretch of the imagination. I grateful for your comment and your amazement/shock is nice to see. Every once in a while it's nice to see.
@Randy, too hard for you to fathom. Good hub though? Why do I not believe that from you, of all people. But, I get your point and since it was on the fly, I did not try not to offend anyone, I just wrote it. If I offended you, which I doubt I did, but just in case. It's okay if you cannot though. I do appreciate the visit though. :)
Dude... just: YES. I'm so tired of excuses. Education is out there. We don't all have the same exact angle at it. Maybe your mom can pay for a better college than mine can. But, dude, it's about what you do with it. Excuses are, well, like ... etc.
The redistribution of wealth is what the rich claim to do as they preserve their power via their puppets in politics who make claims of tax victories of one sort or another. Real re-distribution only comes with revolution.
Snow falls evenly from the clouds but always, inevitably, blows into drifts, always. Takes a snowplow or a sun to undo what the course of a season always does. Always. Period.
Cagsil = Raymond = my new Facebook friend? :) Another mystery solved!
Thank you Shadesbreath and Spryte. I do appreciate your response. It's expected from those who have a strong work ethic and are sick and tired of hearing other complain about how they cannot get ahead, when they actually only need to do is find out what they are missing, such as knowledge of how to fix the problem. Many do not know and much not care, but it is important that more people do take more control, so as to maintain a stable economy. As always it is a pleasure. :)
Wow Cagsil, how did you type all of this in 30 minutes??
You make a number of valid points in this Hub and clear up a whole bunch of misconceptions. Fantastic job.
Hey mrpopo, I actually wrote more, but deleted some of it because I didn't like it. But, that deletion actually cost me time, for the challenge. And, thank you for taking time to read it and leaving a comment. It's always my pleasure and very much appreciate of your compliment too. Thank you again. :)
I really thought this paragraph was brilliant
thanks
ou can make whatever choice you want, with regards to how your life proceeds forward and my understanding is pretty clear about it. To be able to achieve what you want from life is to know that what you learn is a key factor in making it happen.
Hey Kimberly, Thank you for coming by my hub, yet again. :) ;) It is always a pleasure to see you take something from my writing. Many people discard things they do not understand or rather not take the time to understand it, and it's that learning curve, and it's progression forward that is key. We, as individual, must never stop ourselves from learning as much as we can. It's what gives each of us the power and control over life. I am grateful for your compliment. Thank you again. :)
Ame Cagsil! This is an amazing read! Man did you hit America right in the head! Sometimes I fall for you all over again! I have been trying to tell people who are upset about the economy to try something else, but they can't hear me. I told my ex foreman about you. As soon as he gets his e-mail figured out I will send him the link to your web site again. He would love this hub, too.
Thanks Cagsil, you are very good at making people think in a different way. Keep em coming!
Just funnin' Cags! Of course I liked the hub! Thumbs up!
Very good article Cagsil. I agree that if we don't like the way things are going, we should do something to change, either whatever it is that isn't right, or the way our own lives are going. Sitting around complaining is such a waste of time! Thanks!
Some of the best business people are the one's without great amounts of education. Self-starters, who get up and go, not worrying about if they are doing things 'the right way'.
As to equality, I think it only exists on certain plains. What do you want equality in? All people are different. Different talents and abilities. Using these differences together is what makes a business and country thrive.
Quite so Cagsil. I can't remember who said it but "Knowledge is Power" is very true. It's what you do with that knowledge.
Perhaps a greater number of people are under-educated and/or lazy. Perhaps people aren't being taught what they need to know in a way that's enables them to understand correctly.
I can appreciate the fact that many people decide what's important to them and disregard everything else. However, I think one does so at the risk of putting themselves at a disadvantage. Nothing you learn is useless, although some things are exceedingly trivial. It's about being a well-rounded individual, with just enough understanding of everything to know how it all relates, and you take what you need from it.
Of course, this sort of begs the question of intelligence, but I don't want to open up that can of worms...
Thank you so much Faybe Bay. I keep telling people too, if you are unhappy with the way things are going, then DO something about it. Accepting things as they are, will only hurt them in the long run. You're more than welcome to share this article with whoever or whomever you choose. I honestly do not mind. ;) :) As for your other comment about me, I'm not so sure of that, but that's okay. ;) I am really grateful that you came by, read and commented. It's always nice to see you.
Hey Randy, I figured you were make fun. That is why I wrote my response to you, the way I did. I did not think you were one of the people that seriously needed to read one particular article. From what I know about you, you're not one to sit idle on the sidelines and wait for the next shoe to drop. But, I am glad you cleared up other people's thoughts about your comment, with your second comment. And, I thank you. :) I'm glad you did like. Appreciate the thumbs up tho. :)
Hey Lightning John, I always try to make people think. I may not be the brightest light bulb on the planet or the sharpest tool in the shed, but when I need to make a point I can and most likely do. Thank you very much for reading and comment, as always it's a pleasure to see people read my writing. :)
@Ivy Crenshaw- I look at equality as a tangible asset people should be proud of. Having the ability to go in any direction that one chooses to go and not be hindered by those who would rather suppress or oppress others. Anyone can do whatever they want in America, and they reserve the right to be able to do so(within reason of harming others). They should be paid based on what they know, work ethic and when the bring value to whatever it is they do. Over priced junk put out by many companies nowadays, makes me long for the days of American made products. At least then, the quality of the product was much better and much more useful. Not to mention lasted longer. :) As always Ivy, it is a pleasure to see you again. Hope all is well. :)
Hey Timorous, as always it is great to see you and I am really grateful you agree with the article. Yes, knowledge is power, but meaningless power if it is never used or used to hurt others. There are far too many people who claim intelligence, but do realize that many simply do because they are full of themselves. Intelligence is nothing more than man's reasoning to justify superiority over others. Like there is something special about them and when in fact there is not. I'll also agree, one should be well-rounded. Again, Thank you for coming by and commenting. :)
Unfortunatelly there is NO EQUALITY in any system. I grew up in a pure socialism, where capitalism was illegal and punishable. They claimed equality but in reality people close to power (political mostly) and money where "much more equal" (privileged) than the rest of us.
I do not believe into possibility of equality.
And I like your hubs, they make people think.
Hey Home Girl, Nice to see you again. Actually, equality is something one must choose, because it is determined by what they have learned. If you learned through a socialism system that capitalism was illegal and punishable, then I'm sorry to hear that. The true reality is your control over your life is in your hands, regardless of whether or not you believe it, because it is honestly. You are more than welcome to believe what you like, but the steps to ensure equality is all about learning the difference between can do and cannot do. I'm very glad you like my hubs and my goal is to make people think, so I guess I am success in my task. Thank you for pointing that out. It was a pleasure. :)
You say : "The true reality is your control over your life is in your hands." I wish! System controls you. It either allows you to do certain things or not. One example: let's say, tomorrow I will go to Nova Scotia and buy a field to cultivate and grow cannabis for selling. It's so profitable, I just want to do that. I want to do that, my life is in my hands,isn't it? No, I know that legally I cannot do that. And I do not want to do that.I put it as an example of "free will". Next, let's take a socialist country. Tomorrow I will quit my job and tell everybody that I am going to open my own factory to produce some widgets badly needed in my state. I am sick and tired of shortages and want to help my people.I will be declared crazy and put to a mental asalium or I will be declared Enemy of People and send to Syberia (best case scenario). or they just arrest you and make you disappear forever.It's not a bad novel it's a reality of life I lived and I know the possibility and reality of my personal will. As long as you comply, baby, as long as you comply... You are always free to play the rules.
Interesting point of view to have. Thank you again. :)
I wonder where you would place teachers in your picture.
Interesting hub.
Hey Mysterylady, I am not exactly sure what your meaning is in your statement- the context of your sentence can be taken as one of disappointment or just curious? I do appreciate you taking time to read the hub and found it interesting. It is a pleasure to make people react in some manner. As, in your statement.
However, I will try to address your question, which is inside your statement- Where would I place teachers in my picture? First off, what picture are referring to?
What about them? Those who get a quality education and choose to teach, then that is obvious a choice. Those who want to teach, because they love to teach, make the best teachers and role models for students. Educating people is the priority above all else, but is dumb-down by those who rather control ignorant people and fear educated people. They fear educated people because an educated person is not so easily fooled, as the ignorant and those who do not know any better. Thank you again. :)
You caught much of the point I was trying to make. Some of us do get a quality education and choose to teach. We keep on teaching because we love it and because we believe we can inspire our students. But, let's face it, at least for the high school teacher, the financial rewards are meager. Much of the time, too, we are unappreciated. I have been lucky. I know I made a difference.
Hey mysterylady, I am very happy you made a difference. It is my intention to make a difference in the present and future. My understanding it that learning must never stop and when one chooses to stop learning, they open themselves for some very damaging effect. Most of which, they will never see coming. I know teachers are under-appreciated and unfortunately, many continue to do their job, because they love doing it. I applaud these people and only hope my work, can help them move to a higher level of society's view. It's a shame these people are paid meager salaries. Thank you again for coming back and posting a reply. I'm grateful. :)
I was a teacher for a while in my country. Yes, they are very underappreciated (if you may say so) in my old country too. And they in their small ways change the world and are remembered it the hearts of grateful students. You remember their knowledge, generosity and wisdom.
Thank you again Home Girl. I can believe it. Much appreciated. :)
Thank you, Cagsil and Home Girl. Cagsil, I agree with you so much that we should never stop learning. Besides, learning is fun!
You're welcome mysterylady. The learning process is so valuable and is fun(or can be made fun for those who do not see it as fun). A person's own ability for self improvement is where much of it goes wrong. People stop trying to improve upon what they know, because they figure they know enough. It's ridiculous. As always, it's been a pleasure. :)
Cagsil, This was an amazing hub and I loved it. You made a lot of valet points without a lot of words. Great hub.
Thank you very much Pamela. I'm very happy to hear you loved it. And, I did try my best so as to not use a whole of words that were not necessary to understanding these two simple subjects. As always, I'm grateful for your visit and comment. It's a pleasure to see you again Pamela. Hope you're doing well. :)
True equality cannot exist because it's never been equal. It will never be equal because their are ppl in this world who will see to it. Great hub ~hugs~
Hey blackreign2012, true equality apparently is something you missed within my hub. You didn't noticed how it is to come about. Equality already exists, the fact that many do not see it themselves, such as yourself is one of the problems. As for your statement "it will never be equal because there are people in this world who will see to it" is almost borderline a racist remark. I can understand if you've had problems, but equality, even true equality can be achieved. It's a way of thinking a person has. Thank you for your time, visit to my hub and your compliment. :)
Excuse me; in no way was that racist or even borderline. History is what it is good bad AND ugly. There are ppl in this world who strive to keep folks under thumb. I never said color. So I am wondering do you have a guilty conscience? Because I NEVER mentioned color. The superstructure is what it is... Now whether you believe that or not is totally up to you. I suggest watching The Aarron Russo interviews, read the Willie lynch Letter (if you haven't already) and also Tim Wise and you tell me if true equality will exist in THIS paradigm. Idealy yes; it would be great if everybody just got over it and stopped with the maddness I am all for that. But that is NOT going to happen on THIS particular plateau. I apologize if you misunderstood my comment. I am a realist though and just by history alone dictates true equality will never exist in our society. There will always be that one or group of ppl throwing a monkey wrench in everything. I still think this is a great hub and no hard feelings but I felt I should clarify my point.
Hey again, I think you should be more careful with the words you use. However, I'm not going to get into it with you. On another thing, you can suggest anyone you want, and I can automatically know whether or not, they are of any value, and to be realistic, if the two you suggest are or have your view? Then it would be a complete waste of time to hear or read anything that they have to say on the subject.
As for understanding what you call the "THIS" paradigm? I'm about 50 years ahead of you in thinking, because it is not about NOW, it's about the future. You obviously have no vision for the future and that's fine. But, please do not assume you're train of thought is in anyway accurate. Because it is not, and you being a realist? Is completely irrelevant. Equality is going to happen and is already happening, what's missing is the knowledge needed to take advantage of it. I have no hurt feelings and it is not likely someone, regardless of who they are could hurt my feelings. Again, thank you for your time.
Cagsil- True equal opportunity and education offer the best means for any citizen to attain American Dream; the ideal good life[pursuit of happiness and citizenship fulfillment].We are not all inherently able to participate in equal access to opportunity;sounds good when spoken but fails practically by economic, social ,and political circumstance.Denied access by class,ethnicity,race,sex,and riches[capitalism's hidden American Dream(citizenship rooted in vested interest)].We the people are uneducated as to how our functioning society operates truly.We hold our wallet to our heart and let the devil take the rest.
Hey Niall.tubbs, I would agree with some of what you said, and disagree with others. Your individual view verifies what the hubs says. I appreciate your comment and your visit to my hub. Thank you very much. :)
Cagsil, I'm new to HubPages and stumbled upon your profile and therefore, this hub. THANK you for posting this! I agree with what you said about "distribution of wealth" being a political nightmare. I don't personally believe that that is the government's job at all, but instead, I believe their job is to PROTECT its people and ensure that everyone has the same opportunity to succeed as everyone else. Continue to encourage thought and conversation among the HubPages community.
Thank you Eliserenee for stopping by, reading and commenting. Welcome to Hubpages! It's a pleasure to meet you. Btw- on a different subject, check out my most recent hub, if you've not already done so. It's not on this particular topic, but will help you with HubPages though. I always encourage thought and am open to all sorts of conversation on a variety of topics. It's the only way to get anything accomplished and kept moving forward. :) Thank you again. :)
Right on the mark again, Cagsil -- you are far better educated than I and I am always amazed at your style of writing and choice of words that go directly to your point(s). No matter our backgrounds we all have equality of opportunity. True, the road is easier if one has a bit of a good start. Where success and failure often collide depends on how much any one of us is willing to sacrifice to accomplish our dreams -- whether financially or in any other way. I truly enjoyed your thoughts and writing in this Hub. Voted UP and useful -- we all need to be reminded of our opportunities. Best, Sis
Thank you Angela Blair for reading and commenting. It's always a pleasure to see and hear from you. I hope you had a Great New Year's and Christmas holiday! :) I appreciate the vote up and useful. :)
If you read the bios of FORBES magazine's annual list of wealthiest Americans, you will find that the majority of them did not originally earn their vast wealth--they inherited it. Then, with the financial advisors they could easily afford, those who maintain their position on that vaunted list put their inherited money to work for them (while also protecting it from the IRS) in order to protect their wealth and increase their worth.
This is not to say there aren't enterprising entrepreneurs among the list of the most wealthy...people who weren't born with the figurative silver spoon in their mouths. There are, and most of them are highly creative, particularly in the technological sphere. Such people as Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs earned their wealth in this manner.
That said, equality of opportunity is a great theory that just isn't practical for people who have to struggle to put a roof over the heads of their families, food on the table and clothes on their bodies, not to mention provide them with adequate healthcare. This is especially true if their lives began in poverty and non-ideal circumstances.
I definitely agree with you that the citizens of this country should use the power of the vote to change the government, but that isn't likely to happen either. Too many U.S. citizens are either uneducated, under-educated or easily led by religious and other groups who tell them how to vote (by my reckoning, the wrong way!), and these people are like sheep being led to the slaughter.
There are now many more people in the U.S. making their own opportunities to own their own small business, many of them working at home via computer, and I applaud this change. Some of them will do well, some will do great, but others will continue to need another salary from a "real" job in the family in order to survive.
I really did enjoy your Hub, and I'm not being argumentative. I'm just a very opinionated person and never hesitate to show it! I agree with much of what you wrote, particularly with regard to Big Business and the efforts of large corporations' management to quash the "little" entrepreneur. I also read your Hub about the Federal Reserve Bank and learned a lot. Now that I've discovered you, I'll continue to read more...and likely comment.
JayeWisdom
Thank you yet again JayeWisdom. I'm not doubting the difference in the families and how wealth is acquired. However, this hub was written to bring awareness to people that what the government says about equality isn't actually a level playing field for all. Sure equality is about having an equal opportunity, but that's only truly going to happen when there's an equal playing field.
I have no problem with people expressing themselves and letting me know how they feel and I do realize many of the flaws that are distorted by government and many of the media outlets, which is what made me start Cagsil to begin with, so as to put a stop to it and level the playing field. Thank you very much for reading and commenting. I greatly appreciate it. I'm also happy that you've learned something from other hubs and agree with some of things I've written about. The only way for true progress in America to happen is when the citizens are on common ground. :) :D
great work, Ray and excellent thoughts! I'm jut tired of the whiners and those with an innate sense of entitlement. I don't know about you, but I had to work for everything I've gotten. It annoys me that some people feel exempt from this rule.
Thank you kindly PDX for the compliment. I appreciate your thoughts as well. I don't agree with people who seem to think they are entitled to anything, when there are a great many people who have had to work extremely hard, just to get what they have now. Yes, it's annoying and I'm not exactly sure where these individual get the idea that things should be handed to them without any effort on their part. It just blows the mind. I appreciate you reading and commenting. I'm very grateful. :)
no problem, Ray, it boggles my mind as well...
TheGlassSpider 2 years ago
Wow, Cags...how on EARTH did you get all this out in 30 minutes...you must type like a whirlwind!
Anyway, this is an excellent hub, and you made a very important distinction when you wrote: "The basis for equality is to receive equal opportunity to obtain the same as the most wealthiest."
I think a lot of people confuse equality with entitlement, and I couldn't agree more that people in general (not just Americans, either) can and should own their freedom and responsibility; as you put it, take control of their lives.
Are you familiar with William Glasser's Choice Theory? If you are not, I think you would really enjoy his take on communication, behavior, and making choices.
Great hub!