Re: Germany to halt new Ukraine military aid

On Sun, 18 Aug 2024, JAB wrote:

On Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:07:43 +0200, D <nospam@example.net> wrote:
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capitalist and/or libertarian

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In The Wrath of Khan (1982), Spock says,
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"Logic clearly dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs
of the few."

Haha... yes, I love that quote. Note that it also dictates the many to use the few as slaves, since that is what logic dictates. ;)

Andrew Carnegie -  He became a leading philanthropist in the United
States, Great Britain, and the British Empire. During the last 18
years of his life, he gave away around $350 million (roughly $6.5
billion in 2023),[6] almost 90 percent of his fortune, to charities,
foundations and universities.[7] His 1889 article proclaiming "The
Gospel of Wealth" called on the rich to use their wealth to improve
society, expressed support for progressive taxation and an estate tax,
and stimulated a wave of philanthropy.  Wiki

Capitalism and libertarianism is not incompatible with philanthropy as long as it is voluntary. This is the strength of that ideology. It provides the best possible framework for business and prosperity, while at the same time, not forbidding anyone what he should do with this money, thus leaving the door open for charity.
Since I paid 50%-60%, if not more, in taxes during my life time, I consider that charity, so I exempt myself from further payments for the rest of my life. ;)