Marianne Williamson

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Score 55
6/9/2024, 5:21:01 AM
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In reply to:
Nadine 🇨🇦🇺🇸
@CanadianRoots
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529d
@marwilliamson Capitalism is the best means of raising the most people's economic status. But that's only feasible if it's constrained with boundaries set by the government to protect people. That's the part we've lost. Or maybe we never had it.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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529d
Unregulated laissez-faire capitalism has a soulless need to exploit anyone and anything that doesn't serve it's bottom line: children, old people, the earth, and the most desperate among us.
This country should not be run like a business; it should be run like a family.…

The statement engages in a substantive discussion about the role of regulation in capitalism, referencing ethical considerations and the well-being of people, animals, and the planet. It responds to a conversation about the limitations and ethical implications of unregulated capitalism, making it a part of public discourse.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for regulations that protect the safety, health, and well-being of people, animals, and the planet. This aligns well with the principle. [+2]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion by emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations and the well-being of various stakeholders over short-term profit maximization. [+2]
  3. 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 constructive dialogue by building on the previous comments and providing a reasoned argument without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+2]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to advocate for societal betterment by calling for reasonable regulation and ethical considerations in capitalism. [+2]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly by contributing thoughtfully to the public discourse on capitalism and regulation. [+2]