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Elites Stink. But they are just One Epiphany Away from Being Ideal Reformers


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2012 Jul 15, 7:47am   1,862 views  4 comments

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http://www.capitalismwithoutfailure.com/2012/07/david-brooks-elites-stink-lets-trust.html

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1   San Diego Renter   2012 Jul 15, 9:29am  

Here is the actual title:

David Brooks' Fantasyland: Corrupt Elites are just One Epiphany Away from Being Ideal Reformers

2   Peter P   2012 Jul 15, 10:05am  

I rather deal with amoral capitalists than self righteous moralists. People have done far more harm "doing good" than "being greedy". (Note the quotation marks.)

The elites can become ideal "reformers" if the society is willing to remove moral hazards. That is the only way for human nature to work for us. Greed is good. But capitalism without failure is just socialism for the rich.

Meritocracy is incorruptible. Misguided "morality" is fragile.

3   Peter P   2012 Jul 15, 10:18am  

Cannibals or zombies?

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