Business and War

This is something that is taken for granted by Americans today - that the natural state of man is War - and it follows naturally, that this is the natural state of Business also. And the Nation itself exists to further Business and War!

Everyone will agree this is not the ideal situation - but they cannot conceive of an alternative. When, in fact, alternatives are readily available.

One of these alternatives would be a change in our ultimate objectives - what are we trying to do? The answer now is "Grab everything, and the Devil take the hindmost!"

This is not the official attitude, of course - but anyone can see it is the unofficial one. And is behind the political developments in the US and the UK.

In the US, this is shown in its relationship to Mexico. Fifty years ago, Mexicans could easily get jobs in the States - to the benefit of both Mexicans and Americans. They could both share in the benefits of the Economy. A win-win situation.

But things have changed drastically - Americans want to keep Mexicans on their side of fence! And deport all who have remained here, quietly working away, and bothering no one. They want to keep everyone else (including Mexicans) away from their money.

They have reverted to a view of the Economy that predates that of Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, that was published in 1776. These people thought there was only a fixed amount of wealth available - when, in fact, there was more of it all the time - in the Industrial Economy!

When this economy faltered, after the Financial Crisis of 2008 - things changed drastically. The Gravy Train was no longer running - and Americans backed anyone who said they could bring it back!