Marianne Williamson

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Score 69
5/17/2024, 11:07:09 AM
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Big Tom Callahan🇺🇸
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@marwilliamson I don’t want to “oppress” anyone but if there’s not enough resources for everyone, how does a politician magically make more? By printing more money? You could steal from the rich but then no one would be motivated to make more actual product cause they can’t get rich
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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@CallahanAutoCo Adam Smith said free market capitalism cannot exist outside an ethical context. Math is a servant, not a master. It doesn’t force you to economically oppress people; it can just as easily support you in lifting them up.
Big Tom Callahan🇺🇸
@CallahanAutoCo
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@marwilliamson We only have so many resources for so many people. Math is important. It’s very important that prices reflect actual supply and demand or we just create a house of cards.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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Gandhi said treating economics as though it’s a verifiable science is one of the greatest evils ever foisted on the human mind. Seeing economics as a science gives it the veneer of moral neutrality, while nothing could be more morally relevant than whether the wealth of a few…

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing economic policies and their impact on wealth distribution, which is a significant societal issue. The tone is assertive and critical, aiming to challenge existing economic structures and advocate for a fairer distribution of wealth. The content specifically critiques policies that favor the wealthy and suggests that these policies contribute to systemic inequality.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight and address harm caused by economic policies, aligning with the principle of doing no harm with words. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the dignity of others and does not engage in harassment or hate speech, aligning with the principle of respecting privacy and dignity. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By critiquing unfair economic practices, the statement promotes understanding of systemic issues, aligning with the principle of using words to promote empathy and compassion. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in a critical dialogue without personal attacks, focusing on policy critique, which aligns with engaging in constructive criticism. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to discuss and potentially rectify societal inequalities, aligning with using influence for societal betterment. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement responsibly uses the platform to discuss important public issues, upholding the principle of responsible free speech. [+1]