tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438273375154371929.comments2009-04-24T12:45:22.801-06:00Se7en VandalaySe7en_Vandalayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11751455789161496332noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438273375154371929.post-43810181058402271012009-04-24T12:45:00.000-06:002009-04-24T12:45:00.000-06:00Mr. Biddle's dichotomy of Capitalism vs. Environme...Mr. Biddle's dichotomy of Capitalism vs. Environmentalism is fundamentally unsound, as Capitalism and Environmentalism are not mutually exclusive. <br /><br />Does he have an axe to grind? Perhaps an unsavory encounter(s) has left him with a distaste for environmentalism?<br /><br />I'd like to highlight a few of the flaws in the premise of his argument:<br /><br />1. Capitalism is NOT a social system; it is an economic system. Democracy is a social system.<br /><br />2. IN NO WAY does Capitalism ensure "that the Earth and its elements are used in the most productive, life-serving manner possible." In its purest form, Capitalism is laissez faire - French for, "let do," i.e. "hands off." It likelier ensures that the Earth and its elements are used in the most profitable manner possible. <br /><br />3. IN NO WAY does environmentalism reject "the idea that people should be free to act on their judgment." Neither does it purport that Nature "has intrinsic value — value in and of itself." In its most base form, environmentalism is the movement towards a sustainable future. Nothing more, and nothing less.<br /><br />4. His assertion, "on the premise of environmentalism, man has no right to exist," reveals a gross misunderstanding of environmentalism's aims, and a venomous, reactionary viewpoint.<br /><br />Which better serves the people: living without regard for the environment in which we, and our future generations, live? Or taking (at minimum) one day per year to remind ourselves that Earth's resources are not unlimited?<br /><br />More reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscious_businessUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08229570534078361622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438273375154371929.post-19416849675368702192009-03-17T09:51:00.000-06:002009-03-17T09:51:00.000-06:00Ah, two more days and you can take home your new a...Ah, two more days and you can take home your new arrival! Hope he's a good match for your family. :)Angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004392706601223187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438273375154371929.post-48041918171195266332009-03-06T09:58:00.000-07:002009-03-06T09:58:00.000-07:00I love Millie's commentary...especially about the ...I love Millie's commentary...especially about the smell and look of the hot Springs. I wouldn't go in there if there were snakes either. My favorite part was when she asked her question and wanted an answer! She is adorable! :)The Curtis'https://www.blogger.com/profile/14852196188343336179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438273375154371929.post-66898621248302059532009-02-26T10:38:00.000-07:002009-02-26T10:38:00.000-07:00Oh my gosh they are so CUTE! I think I liked it e...Oh my gosh they are so CUTE! I think I liked it even more because Millie's face was so animated and it reminded me of the "Free Credit Report" guy that I love so much! TOO CUTE! :)The Curtis'https://www.blogger.com/profile/14852196188343336179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438273375154371929.post-41756170669372457952009-02-25T16:34:00.000-07:002009-02-25T16:34:00.000-07:00What a great video! I'm glad you like it as much a...What a great video! I'm glad you like it as much as I do. I was really skeptical at first (as I am with everything) but the FLIP is awesome and I'm jealous because I wish I would have held out for the MinoHD!<BR/>Can't wait to see more videos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com