Countries with the Biggest Gaps Between Rich and Poor- Is this Capitalism?

Oct 22, 2009 - I generally have a strong stance on Capitalism being the best economic system in existence.  However, now and then I think it's good to question this, especially when I see things like this, which don't help to proove my point.  Basically, most countries on this list are the most capitalist nations in the world- with Hong Kong having the biggest gap, and being the "most Capitalist."  I do believe that Capitalism is good for the whole, that it does not cause the rich to get richer, etc.  But this shows that the rich are just taking over all of the wealth in these nations.  What are your thoughts?   Countries with the Biggest Gaps Between Rich and Poor October 21, 2009 by admin   Filed under World Leave a comment By Bruce Einhorn from Business Week The U.N. Development Program recently came out with a report looking, among other things, at income inequality worldwide. - 11 Comments

Mark Steyn: Stimulus hits a pothole

Aug 22, 2009 - Mark Steyn: Stimulus hits a pothole And Obamacare can't be rationalized on economic or medical grounds because it's not about that. It's about moving America left. By MARK STEYN   The other day, wending my way from Woodsville, N.H., 40 miles south to Plymouth, I came across several "stimulus" projects – every few miles, and heralded by a two-tone sign, a hitherto rare sight on Granite State highways. - 0 Comments