Then in the name of Capitalism they eventually killed all the Indians and made Africans slavesOriginally Posted by Zanzibar789
Hey Debbie, I have a question for you. Please try to answer it. Even a weak answer is better than no answer at all.
Let's assume you take a job in a widget factory. The factory uses old machinery that only lets you produce 2 widgets per hour. The widgets sell for $5 a piece. Does that mean your labor is worth $10 an hour?
Now hold that thought. Let's assume an engineer designs a new machine that can produce 10 widgets per hour. He sells the design to a company that builds these new machines. The owner of the factory buys the machine and installs it for you to operate. Now you are stamping out 10 widgets per hour. Does this mean your labor is suddenly worth $50 an hour? What did you do to earn such a big raise? If 100% of the production value goes to you, how do the engineer, the machinery maker, and the factory owner get paid for their labor, intellectual capital, investments and risk-taking?
Ok, that's more than one question but I hope you will give it your best shot. Originally Posted by lustylad
Where do you come up with this nonsense, zanyzit? The term "capitalism" wasn't even in use until the late 19th century, after slavery was abolished. You might as well say Columbus sailed "in the name of Capitalism". You are very uneducated. Originally Posted by lustyladApparently this Zanyasaurus lacks some knowledge in the subject matter he posts about. For one thing as you stated Capitalism didn't come about till 1900 and slavery was already abolished. But then why didn't slaves venture back to Africa, cause they would end up being slaves again. As the link to this video will confirm Blacks were not the only slaves, in fact blacks enslaved white Europeans in North Africa long before the American colonies were established. That's something
LOL. Then in the name of Capitalism they eventually killed all the Indians and made Africans slavesYou've already been embarassed by others.....my turn. The pilgrims never had slaves. They did not do Indian (what a politically incorrect term from a liberal) wars and like someone said, the term capitalism had not been coined yet. The concept was there but not the word that can be put on a banner.
You've already been embarassed by others.....my turn. The pilgrims never had slaves. They did not do Indian (what a politically incorrect term from a liberal) wars and like someone said, the term capitalism had not been coined yet. The concept was there but not the word that can be put on a banner. Originally Posted by JD Barleycorn
Apparently this Zanyasaurus lacks some knowledge in the subject matter he posts about. For one thing as you stated Capitalism didn't come about till 1900 and slavery was already abolished. But then why didn't slaves venture back to Africa, cause they would end up being slaves again. As the link to this video will confirm Blacks were not the only slaves, in fact blacks enslaved white Europeans in North Africa long before the American colonies were established. That's something
the equal rights thumpers will never admit to.
Jim
http://youtu.be/8BlgCUWHDw8 Originally Posted by Mr MojoRisin
Where do you come up with this nonsense, zanyzit? The term "capitalism" wasn't even in use until the late 19th century, after slavery was abolished. You might as well say Columbus sailed "in the name of Capitalism". You are very uneducated. Originally Posted by lustyladYou guys have the collective comprehension and brain power of a gnat. I'm guessing you also believe the earth was created in a literal 7 day / 168 hr period.
LOL. Then in the name of Capitalism they eventually killed all the Indians and made Africans slavesCapitalism isn't responsible for everything done in its name, no more than you are responsible for all the crimes other black guys commit all out of proportion to their share of the population. Additionally, you are not responsible for other gays practicing unsafe sex in the name of homosexual rights, and creating a disproportionate amount of new HIV cases.
Capitalism isn't responsible for everything done in its name, no more than you are responsible for all the crimes other black guys commit all out of proportion to their share of the population. Additionally, you are not responsible for other gays practicing unsafe sex in the name of homosexual rights, and creating a disproportionate amount of new HIV cases. Originally Posted by Jewish Lawyer
or use the proper fishing tool to catch sharks. ;-)
Come on, Debbie, give it a shot. You can disagree but at least engage in the discussion. You started this thread so let's hear what you think.On a similar subject, I asked Debbie what she though of this scenario
. Originally Posted by lustylad
You guys have the collective comprehension and brain power of a gnat. I'm guessing you also believe the earth was created in a literal 7 day / 168 hr period.Noticed how you deflected and didn't try to defend your original statement, zany. It was the adherence to economic theories stemming from mercantilism -- not capitalism -- that fueled European imperial expansion up until the end of the 19th century, zany. It was during that period that the British and Dutch established their respective colonies in North America, zany. The African slave trade in North America was legally at an end before laws and regulations governing commerce in Western states had changed from supporting mercantilism to those reflecting the new economic theories embraced by capitalism.
my goodness...fellas Originally Posted by Zanzibar789
