10-07-2010, 12:12 AM
Monica, it's interesting that Lennon had this very idealistic song... but probably locked up his apartment when he went for a walk in the park.
Also there is a fun little discussion of clothing in 4D+ in a "Messages from Matthew" channeling session. Maybe something for the new forum?
Eddie, I believe that u100 is promoting a socialism that is freely chosen by all participants - at least to the extent of respecting a majority vote to live by socialism. A tyrant's impositions would not fit with what he is talking about.
unity, you seem to say that any for-profit venture in the 3D world is inherently STS evil. I disagree, after VERY extensive thought and meditation on this subject.
Profit is simply the result of financial resources provided by those who are served, in excess of the financial cost to provide them with goods or services.
Profit can be reinvested to improve the capacity to serve more people. For example, Henry Ford's memoirs show a positive STO orientation through and through, and describe how he was able to lower the price of his car from almost $1000 to $350, increasing the number of people with the blessing of improved transportation from 18,000 at the high price to over a million at the more affordable price.
Profit can also be taken back out by investors, and reinvested in other ventures by funding equipment, wages, and supplies that enable a product or service to be offered without the initial buyers being burdened by an excessive initial cost.
Profit can be taken out by investors, and used as they choose by their own free will in ways unrelated to business reinvestment. According to their own polarity or lack of it, the money circulates further around the society.
I do not see how any of these three outcomes must be considered inherently evil and selfish.
Also there is a fun little discussion of clothing in 4D+ in a "Messages from Matthew" channeling session. Maybe something for the new forum?
Eddie, I believe that u100 is promoting a socialism that is freely chosen by all participants - at least to the extent of respecting a majority vote to live by socialism. A tyrant's impositions would not fit with what he is talking about.
unity, you seem to say that any for-profit venture in the 3D world is inherently STS evil. I disagree, after VERY extensive thought and meditation on this subject.
Profit is simply the result of financial resources provided by those who are served, in excess of the financial cost to provide them with goods or services.
Profit can be reinvested to improve the capacity to serve more people. For example, Henry Ford's memoirs show a positive STO orientation through and through, and describe how he was able to lower the price of his car from almost $1000 to $350, increasing the number of people with the blessing of improved transportation from 18,000 at the high price to over a million at the more affordable price.
Profit can also be taken back out by investors, and reinvested in other ventures by funding equipment, wages, and supplies that enable a product or service to be offered without the initial buyers being burdened by an excessive initial cost.
Profit can be taken out by investors, and used as they choose by their own free will in ways unrelated to business reinvestment. According to their own polarity or lack of it, the money circulates further around the society.
I do not see how any of these three outcomes must be considered inherently evil and selfish.