An honest man won't survive.

If we have to be stuck with capitalism, then I want it regulated. Quite heavily. By the federal government. Let's have rules that guard against greed. And exploitation. Let's discourage people from getting too monetarily rich. By taxing the hell out of the excessively rich. Yes, let's better distribute the wealth. Robbing the rich, so to speak, to give to the poor. Because it's the right thing to do. In the long run, we'll be doing the rich a favor. They'll start feeling better about themselves. That they've really contributed to the betterment of society. To the common good. That would please socialist-minded fellas such as Jesus. I know that Jesus shunned politics. But that's exactly the type of politician we need. One that doesn't play politics. Because he's honest. He gives everybody a square deal. Unfortunately, natural born politicians are in control. Yes, they are liars and crooks. Shameful. Usually, we send such people to prison. But politicians are privileged. They are manipulators. Able to get special rules for themselves. And for their capitalist friends and associates. They help each other. By playing the political game. Oh, I lament. Like Diogenes. If only we could find an honest man. Maybe we had one. Once upon a time. But I think he was crucified. Nailed to a cross. I suspect the same thing would happen if the world ever sees another honest man again. He won't survive. --Jim Broede