Sunday, October 19, 2014

'Democracy' does not change; but, 'Capitalism' is constantly changing.

The Democratic landscape does not change; but, the Capitalistic landscape is constantly changing. The two institutions are essential to a 'viable democracy' and a 'successful economy'. When I say Democracy does not change, I do not mean that it does not 'evolve'. Certain aspects of democracy are always evolving, because new Individuals are born into it, some die in it, some move into it ( immigration), and some even move away from it. Of course, there's also the changes in Laws and social institutions that must accommodate these changes in the social. Nevertheless, the Freedom and Equality of the Individual, always remains in place, through all these transitions. The economy functions on different principles. There is nothing permanent about Capitalism, except that its a form of competition that must always be in 'motion'. Sure, the Corporations are always there, as are the factories, and the technology. But the whole economy is driven by 'profits' and hence must always remain 'profitable'. Hence, the 'economic motions' are always there, viz., production, development; amounts, or size; manufacturing; distribution, and the most important, Profits. Without profits, the economy loses its motor and becomes static or dead. However, the essence of Democracy is always the same and remains the same through all changes within the social. The Freedom and Equality of the Individual always remains viable, regardless the changes in the social, or the economy. However, both, the act of Governing, and economic activity, must be kept separate. Failure to distinguish between the two can lead to a Plutocracy or an Oligarchy.

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