tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post7941710943648733171..comments2023-11-05T01:10:21.754-08:00Comments on Lucknow ! My Lucknow !: CapitalismAnurag Kumar Lucknowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-65679779448484473772010-05-11T02:29:41.242-07:002010-05-11T02:29:41.242-07:00They say that a chain is as strong as it its weake...They say that a chain is as strong as it its weakest link, sadly our chain is made up of entirely weak links, each easily succumbing to greed - by force or by choice. The systems can be good only as long as the people who are responsible in ensuring that it runs see to its just cause and not as a means to profit themselves. <br /><br />Unfortunately, world over, be it the US-the best example of capitalist and govt nexus, or in India where you have an empowered thief at every corner. The key question here is to how to drive out that greed, and do good for one and for all... is it the socialist way, the communist way or the capitalist way.. unfortunately each path, including the middle path always seems to be the most rotten path! Maybe we need to collectively come together to forge a new beginning, but whats the guarantee that we ourselves will not succumb to the ease of power and money - and actually elevate the life of the mango aadmi~~~the lonely soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399611774611616218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-49969927324092517242010-04-06T13:58:35.095-07:002010-04-06T13:58:35.095-07:00You are a capitalist but you only play with number...You are a capitalist but you only play with numbers not human lives! But what a comment you put there very balanced indeed, I will have to keep this in mind while writing Capitalism II. Your community does business as a religion and also donates liberally so I guess you are not the kind of 'capitalist' I am talking about up there in the blog post!Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-46275754903672857752010-04-06T13:53:49.700-07:002010-04-06T13:53:49.700-07:00Younger Bro,
I am a Capitalist myself as you know...Younger Bro,<br /><br />I am a Capitalist myself as you know very well.However,the sort of Capitalism you describe here is also something I am ashamed of.<br /><br />I guess it comes down to pure human nature,Greed and the need for more.A system is only as good as the people part of it.Be it Capitalist,Communist or otherwise.Rakeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06774751558246547976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-35332906246218354722010-04-06T13:21:49.358-07:002010-04-06T13:21:49.358-07:00Neither I have enough brains, nor am I so much lit...Neither I have enough brains, nor am I so much literature literate, but still this piece touched me. I too feel we all are a victim of Capitalism. I too am, I agree and I love that.<br />Why? Because I love money. I see competition all around me, money all around me doing magic. So, I too enrolled for a costly degree and hope to make profit out of it.<br /><br />My take on my action is that I want to defeat all those millionaires and capitalists, by being the next capitalist. Yes, I want to be the next one. Just because the charm of money. That is the ruling factor today, everywhere.<br /><br />Your take on mainstream media was the best thing that I liked. Media should not be biased. True journalism, as someone from my age and culture would say, is sexy. It appeals more, not those pompy fake ads and sex columns.<br /><br />Also here, I do not agree with you completely. The so called "clubs" you mentioned, do not have any capitalist effect. Maybe I too like some sort of club or other sport county. I too listen to western music, maybe POP or R&B. I do not see any sense here with capitalism.<br /><br />That is what by far I have been able to gauge from one time read. Would surely love to give it a second read.<br /><br />And yes, you deserve to write more such things. So, please go on. Good luck.Anuraghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02627989156624511222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-42809978935425773472010-04-06T08:00:53.920-07:002010-04-06T08:00:53.920-07:00There is no equality in Capitalism bcoz it rewards...There is no equality in Capitalism bcoz it rewards ones for its efforts. Capitalism will live on as long as guys like me will be working in office in the hope that someday our efforts will bear fruit. Every system has its flaws but Capitalism is the least flawed of all. Long live Capitalism.cubicile_blueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12180686598643356865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-73898973992777700642010-04-06T03:48:07.431-07:002010-04-06T03:48:07.431-07:00Thanks for commenting and following.. I wil do the...Thanks for commenting and following.. I wil do the needful in Capitalism II.. coming soon.Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-52894944556694752772010-04-06T03:19:54.574-07:002010-04-06T03:19:54.574-07:00Hi Anurag,
I liked what u wrote. the though were p...Hi Anurag,<br />I liked what u wrote. the though were presented in succinct manner. but I m sorry it didnt impress me, reasons:<br />1. u r right in ur observation and analysis partly as light is not shed even remotely on alternate socialism or communism<br />2. Obviously solution is no easy job to fit in blog, but it would be nice to have ur directed thought on the same<br />3. I m no fan of capitalism or expert in economics, but am MBA (lolx) and what I missed here was analysis on both the front of capitalism (good n bad)<br />I am really looking forward for a nice discussion on the same with you, sometime. My twitter handle is jemin_pRising Gladiatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960414887887382274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-77106316893722945612010-04-06T01:37:56.689-07:002010-04-06T01:37:56.689-07:00Ha ha Sarthak ji u know life is not that simple So...Ha ha Sarthak ji u know life is not that simple Socialism is supported by religion but Capitalism not at all!Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-87626083674552103072010-04-05T23:34:24.245-07:002010-04-05T23:34:24.245-07:00"Under capitalism, man exploits man; under so..."Under capitalism, man exploits man; under socialism, it's the other way round", So goes a Polish proverb. Well, eventually; yes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720402585746211750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-91838810747566841422010-04-05T22:20:31.145-07:002010-04-05T22:20:31.145-07:00Dear Mr. Mathers your comments will always be very...Dear Mr. Mathers your comments will always be very very valuable to me because I think you are one of those rare human beings who are free of prejudices. Thanks so much!Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-55895205519177611182010-04-05T20:58:01.991-07:002010-04-05T20:58:01.991-07:00This was excellent. Very well written and I whole...This was excellent. Very well written and I wholeheartedly agree.<br /><br />I especially liked the part where you equated capitalism with colonialism. That is a major point and one that I think more people would do well to consider.<br /><br />I've often said that we can do whatever we choose with this world. I'm so often astonished and much chagrined to see that THIS is what we've done with it.<br /><br />Thank you for writing this. I greatly appreciate your thoughts on this topic.Paul Mathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951893912611871578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-14357939083999071122010-04-05T08:55:08.059-07:002010-04-05T08:55:08.059-07:00thank you DRHINTON!thank you DRHINTON!Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-15525630631328407862010-04-05T04:44:30.118-07:002010-04-05T04:44:30.118-07:00Good points, I am not very familiar with Indian cu...Good points, I am not very familiar with Indian culture and social influences, but some of what you say still applies to the US past and present<br /><br />Conglomeration and the industrial revolution did cause the destruction of many small enterprises and industries, but it also forces an economy to focus on what it does best. The US auto industry and financial industry are examples of two industries that should have been allowed to fail so that new business could flourish. <br /><br />I have yet to see a country run a completely capitalist society, that is because Capitalism doesnt seem to address ethical questions such as your example of the young girl selling out to pay for school. <br /><br />A socially responsible capitalistic society has a small government in place to address the ethics and form laws that actually protect innovation and hard work. <br /><br />The real problem with capitalism nowadays (in my opinion) is too much government intervention, check out the C.A.R.S (cash for clunkers) program, the US tried last year, millions of useful vehicles were destroyed for the benefit of the failing US auto industry...thats not capitalism and neither was the stimulus bills that gave taxpayer money to terrible businesses...Im ranting, but my point is a responsible capitalistic system works in theory, but shady politicians ruin it.DHintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00054439930335254545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-82407543141178326402010-04-05T04:11:07.112-07:002010-04-05T04:11:07.112-07:00Sangeeta Ji what ur witnessing is the PR presentat...Sangeeta Ji what ur witnessing is the PR presentation of capitalism we are not in grip of those ppl yet... that will happen .. I hope it doesn't but if it does it will be gruesome..<br />Also I meant big general stores chains like Spencers, Reliance Fresh etc.Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-85152671490361582692010-04-05T04:09:10.999-07:002010-04-05T04:09:10.999-07:00Akhtar Ji , thanks for commenting but I never said...Akhtar Ji , thanks for commenting but I never said a word about communism!Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-90758095335843340862010-04-05T04:09:11.000-07:002010-04-05T04:09:11.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-76490065092737922092010-04-05T04:00:10.359-07:002010-04-05T04:00:10.359-07:00I'd any day go with the "PR" definit...I'd any day go with the "PR" definition of capitalism, or, free markets as they call them. For me, there's nothing wrong in bartering skills/resources. But ya, oppressing is simply not done! I agree with your viewpoint that the telecom biggies and MSM are like the "true" capitalists of your definition, but I think a majority of Indian population has benefited from trade.<br /><br />Our typical Marwari/Gujarati grocery store guy is not a capitalist, rather a fair-trader. Only when they grow too big for their size, they tend to lose the basic ethics of fair trade and oppress the smaller players.Sangeetha Kodithalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624922378080367682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-42299205350043789322010-04-05T03:59:03.617-07:002010-04-05T03:59:03.617-07:00I am not a neither a proponent of Capitalism and n...I am not a neither a proponent of Capitalism and nor Communists.In theory both talk of development but in practice both have to catered interests of few individuals. Tobacco & cigarette are bad for health but good in business for its overriding profit factor.Tribal are kicked out of mineral rich areas where they lived for years for capitalist reasons.90% have just 10% wealth & 10% enjoys 90% wealth.Communists have failed world over because of corruption and lack of exposure and competition.The list goes on... The problem still remains how we can have equitable growth and uniform distribution of wealth? Its here the role of government comes but can you expect it to work when they take donations and funds for political campaigns and activities.Things are not black and white, so I will not propose to go Capitalist or Communist.Rather I think take good from both but have greater transparency and accountability to defeat the evils of the nation.<br /><br />Akhtar Hussain<br />Lucknowaphysiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01199736238401885555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-16593360369672082532010-04-05T03:32:33.770-07:002010-04-05T03:32:33.770-07:00Well said Shiv Kumar Ji!Well said Shiv Kumar Ji!Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-7863427208494236382010-04-05T03:29:11.306-07:002010-04-05T03:29:11.306-07:00Very well written.
We are living with stories of ...Very well written.<br /><br />We are living with stories of sufferings all over the world. They have not left space for anything else to rise. Those with responsibility to question are dead.Shivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417015864879214280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-20901536581244904412010-04-05T02:49:05.388-07:002010-04-05T02:49:05.388-07:00Thanks for commenting Prem Ji!Thanks for commenting Prem Ji!Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-75541525271400123592010-04-05T02:40:48.715-07:002010-04-05T02:40:48.715-07:00I have always believed what Lord Budhdha said .. T...I have always believed what Lord Budhdha said .. To find a middle path .. I agree with what you have said here but I do believe that true Socialist economy cant help either.. We need to tread the middle path very carefully..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065629729676880904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-56719700996148812002010-04-05T02:36:02.332-07:002010-04-05T02:36:02.332-07:00Thanks so much! ppl read but do not comment but ob...Thanks so much! ppl read but do not comment but obviously you are not one of those!Anurag Kumar Lucknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955434274032413716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278603004280856937.post-89279649011459849282010-04-05T02:22:14.500-07:002010-04-05T02:22:14.500-07:00amazing. nicely written
liked at first glance of r...amazing. nicely written<br />liked at first glance of reading.<br /><br />will have to do a more detailed reading at leisure to comment moreAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290178610767207781noreply@blogger.com