I am reminded by recent events that Communism was never a threat to Democracy but it was a threat to Capitalism and Capitalism seems to have won the war in part. I say this as I look at recent world events (20 years) in China and former USSR republics, Central America and Africa. But it seems as of late that Capitalism may be a threat to Democracy or is it.
I actually think it could be the case in its present form.
But remembering a man I once seen on the Charlie Rose Program the startled my mind as he was thinking right up my ally. His case in part was that Capitalism was not complete because in its present form it has left most of the populations out of it. In other words, most of the Capitalist Societies populations were not being included or had an open door for them to receive loans to start a business, build a house in even its smallest forms. So they are the forgotten many who the door was closed on or never opened in the first place. No opportunity to enjoy the same services as the other half of society at no fault of their own.
It is about people and trust and a relationship that is lost when banks are so big that they do not know who you are what you really do and your real dreams and aspirations. You can talk all you want about political or religious view to folks that only want to feed/care for his/her family as talk will do little for them. They want to do for themselves but need a chance for the same Capitalism that you enjoy.
His name is Muhammad Yunus. (Please read Wikipedia Article)
What a breath of fresh air he is to the nature of problems in this area and is leading the way in Capitalism for the rest of society through micro finance. I know some of you have herd the term but it is a reality to the folks that benefit from it and has already started to change the world.
This comes not at any better time for everyone else to stand up and take notice to what this man and others are promoting.
Mr Yunus has won a Nobel Peace Prize in Economics and has many nameless wealthy folks from around the world now supporting his efforts through both putting up capitol and political action efforts to enable the same.
Please enjoy this YouTube.Com post of the Charlie Rose Program with Muhammad Yunus.
If Capitalism Invades Democracy any more than it has, The US economy may be MOOT if it only serves a few.
Perhaps we need separation of Social and Economics like we have for Church and State?