Chain Owner explains differences between Capitalism and Socialism in simple terms
Now he uses the word altruism in his explanations, but his target audience isn't the classically trained in Objectivism, but the Socialist-leaning Millenial. Overall, I think he does a brilliant job of explaining why Capitalism works and Socialism doesn't.
But do you remember Hank Rearden saying he could remind that kangaroo court that he, Rearden, has accomplished more good than they could ever hope to accomplish? Remember him going on to say that such courts, and what they represent, do not serve the public good?
Andrew Puzder decided to come right out and say it--to defeat socialism on the very terms upon which the Millennials think it's so great. It's one thing to say, "Your terms don't give you the right to my substance." It's another to say, "Even on your terms, your proposal wouldn't work anyway."
The only improvement I would make in this scenario, is that it is for the seeker of votes, not the defender of his property, to say the things Andrew Puzder decided to say. "How's that working out for you?" is a political argument, not a moral one.
Yes, due to lib dumbing down and indoctrination, I know the USA may still become Venezuela in the long run.
Its highly debatable whether or not Trump is all that brilliant as a businessperson. Some rightly point out that he would have significantly more money than he does now if he had merely put it in index funds and ridden the market. I will freely admit that Trump is ambitious and driven, but unless you are into golf courses, casinos, or reality TV, Trump has done very little. His lines of branded ties, meats, perfumes, and other products have all been mediocre failures and he has gotten himself barred from management duties during multiple bankruptcy restructurings.
That being said, I find his abuse and ridicule of the mainstream media refreshing and his approach to politics invigorating. He hasn't made any glaringly obvious infringements upon our personal liberties as I feared he would given his past abuse of eminent domain and his rhetoric surrounding the Second Amendment. He appointed a fantastic Supreme Court Justice in Neil Gorsuch and I hope he's given the chance yet again. At this point, I'd vote to keep him for a second term.
Altruism is self-sacrifice - as in shortcutting his own business; it is not merely satisfying his customers.
The audience for his remarks isn't you or I who properly understand the role of government, the failures of the welfare state, or the proper definitions and application of terms. He is speaking to those who have been taught fallacious views and definitions. They believe in a welfare state which coddles them and protects them in their safe spaces from the harsh realities of life. These socialist "think-they-wanna-be's" (made up term) have been given bogus definitions for many important concepts. However, no one can redefine something for someone else - they have to change their minds willingly. That commonly means going down to their level to establish a common ground, then building up from there.
But he also said Socialism is the opposite without noting that Socialism is compatible with altruism; in other words, he has it backwards. And he is unclear when talking about what leads to greed. If you are trying to educate - regardless of the audience, you have to do so correctly.
Puzder uses the word altruism as understood by a Socialist to be a desirable outcome of social policy. Similarly, the use of greed is according to the common vernacular (where greed is a negative trait). Puzder is trying to prepare those in his audience to slide away from the far left, but he has to do so using terms they understand and are familiar with. His argument shows them that even by their own definitions, Socialist policies lead to bad results. Until they are willing to acknowledge this, however, and tear down their own misunderstandings, they can not begin building upon proper foundations and correct definitions.
Where you want them to end up is completely understandable, but they can't run before they learn to crawl. They can't learn to enjoy a good steak until they've been weaned off the orc-milk they're accustomed to. ;) One step at a time.
I wish you all the luck in the world and hope they are willing to be reasonable - before the inevitable catastrophe hits.
And as you say, all the luck in the world.
Capitalism seeks to solve needs, solve problems and to make life easier!
How could a socialist be altruistic when he has nothing to be altruistic with?
If you have Nothing!, you can't help anyone...not even yourself.
Get your ,you know what, together, solve your own needs,.. you WILL, (if you are a Conscious Human Being and not in bed with politics or government) share your abundance according to your own desires for others.
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