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Whats wrong with economic materialism?

Hobovillia
03-06-2006, 06:37
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Linky!!!!!1111zomg!!!one!!elevntyone111 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_materialism)
Rotovia-
03-06-2006, 06:39
The fact it undermines the idea of social duty.

Ps. It is traditional to post an arguement, not just a link to someone else's opinion...
Similization
03-06-2006, 08:50
It intrigues me how virtually everyone thinks the golden rule is a nifty little concept, except when it comes to their personal economy.
HotRodia
03-06-2006, 08:53
It intrigues me how virtually everyone thinks the golden rule is a nifty little concept, except when it comes to their personal economy.

Which golden rule? ;)

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

OR

"He who has the gold makes the rules."
Similization
03-06-2006, 09:02
Which golden rule? ;)

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

OR

"He who has the gold makes the rules."Hmm.. Well to be perfectly honest, I doubt a lot of people agree with the latter. There's almost always someone with more money than yourself & every intention of screwing you over.