Capitalism benefits an economy

Sorry I'm late. Thanks for bringing the call back to me. Welp, this is my conclusion. Let's see what I've got.==="I think that Capitalism, by its' unnatural constraint on the free flow of wealth, decreases the quality of life for most, while only increasing it for the few."I'll have to disagree with Con on this notion. Yes Capitalism is notorious for its unequal flow of wealth, but I seriously doubt it decreases the quality of life. Nations that have been introduced to Capitalism has seen an increased growth in quality of life -- whether through its significently increased economy; better and cleaner prooducts like food, especially in fruit and vegetables; or all of the above. With all the competition seen in a Capitalist society, you need these things in order to actually get people to buy what you have to offer. And like I said, through stuff like sales and reduced prices, both of which can benefit in giving more people more jobs, how can people not see an improvement in life? You have nations like China and India, two nations that have already begun implenting Capitalism in their lives, where a new middle class has emerged and the people have learned to love it. Raw materials wonderful and the people are more than motivated to do better! And as such, they have a better life. The business environments seen in these two countries, as well as many others that have been drawn to try out Capitalism, is similar to what used to be shown in the USA. In fact many have business experienced people in key high level positions. Our bi-partisan special interest approach is hurting us and the Marketplace will not wait! We are a great nation and we need to get back to our basics to compete and win. http://www.wallstreetgrand.com..."People are conditioned to be consumers from the earliest. They are given a minimal education -- learning just enough Math to work for someone else, and just enough English to know what consumer items to spend their paychecks on."While in school you are primarily taught in these basic subjects, I agree. But no one can put a limit on how you learn. Are you not encouraged -- whether inspired by someone else or of your own accord -- to further your abilities and knowledge on these basic subjects? "It's time for the US, as de facto leader of the modern world, to consider abandoning capitalism..."I have to ask this: Does the United States of America still follow a Capitalistic ideology it did during the Cold War? Has it ever shown any signs of that type of Capitalism that has kept America alive and free for over 200 years? You have property taxes, estate taxes, fiat taxes, as well as an increased number of government jobs -- which heavily outweigh the numder of privately-owned jobs -- and the government's efforts to slowly try and take over the capital which prove to be the primary source of a free-market economy. With those, I highly doubt that the United States has actually seen Capitalism in this century. As I see it much of the economy is currently controlled of the government, and this has effectively turned America into a kleptocracy. ===In the end, I thank ScottyDouglas for giving me with my first ever debate on this site. He or she (don't judge me) has helped me glance at an insight on what to expect in the future.