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Getting to the fundamentals

Stephen Taylor
Getting to the fundamentals

If greed is universal, we can break down our approach in two distinct categories.

On the left, we look at relative prosperity, see the glass as too full, and take from others.

On the right, we look at our own prosperity, see the glass as half full, and make for others.

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On the left we have the redistribution of wealth as we look to others and covet.

On the right we have the production of wealth as we look to others to please.

If helping is universal, we can break down our approach in two distinct categories.

On the left, socialism is charity without consent.

On the right, philanthropy is charity without coercion.

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