Re: 'Rats in the Kitchen'

On Sat, 14 Dec 2024, JAB wrote:

On Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:04:14 +0100, D <nospam@example.net> wrote:
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I'm almost tempted to buy you the book, if, and only if, you promise to
read it and critique it. ;)

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Here is what raw capitalism was about
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Tennessee Ernie Ford - 16 Tons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1980WfKC0o
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One needs a historical viewpoint...Capitalists were never "friends"
with the working class.

This is history. We are all capitalists today, and so much better off due to it.

I'm sure Monguors, despite not have the same standard of living as
westerns, can have a good quality of life.  ETC
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Tibetan Buddhists would disagree with that book, btw.

Have they read it and issued a statement? I am not so sure. Actually, the politicial system which is most compatible with Buddhism is libertarianism, since they both share the fundamental core position of non-aggression.

Quality of life relative to what yardstick....author is biased.

Which author?