In Capitalist America We Have Freedom

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[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

I mean, you mistake the ability to choose between different coopted politicians, businesses, philosophies, etc. with freedom. True, at the end of the day we can deny all of their patsies and such, but this society pretends like that isn't an option. They sure don't teach it to you in school that you have the right to boycott the parties and withhold your vote as a way of giving a vote of no confidence.

[–]Druullus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

No, people can choose what they want/boycott etc!

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

That's true, but let's be serious here. The mind is being played. How much choice is actually occuring?

[–]Druullus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The people can!

[–]Drewski 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I agree with most of your points. Bosses have the freedom to hire and fire whomever they choose, and employees have the choice to work for whichever company or leave if they don't agree with their policies. People are also free to consume whatever media they want.

However, and I may be misinterpreting your line of thinking here, just because some people voted for a politician doesn't mean they have the right to rule over us or violate our rights. Choosing from couple of pre-selected masters does not equate freedom. Even if you completely trust the voting and political nomination process, just because 51% of people voted for a politician doesn't mean they can infringe on the liberties of the rest.

[–]Druullus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

51% benefit from it.