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Originally Posted by Superman
Just as I believe in co-ops, groups buys, credit unions and labor unions. It's because I think it's all about PEOPLE. And I think we can accomplish a secure and prosperous community. Not by isolating ourselves from each other, and butting heads in furious competition. Sure, competition is fun and productive, but so is cooperation.
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While that was nice with you congratulating yourself on you European (I never understood why this is considered superior) outlook and all, I wanted to pull this portion out.
You say you are FOR co-ops, groups buys, credit unions and labor unions because they are FOR the people. You seem to think that that means they are not competing against anyone. I purpose that these thing just shift the competition not eliminate it.
Co-op's & group buys = Lots of people getting together to LOWER the price on items. This means that the PERSON selling is at a disadvantage. That is a competition. Also these things are MEANT to COMPETE with large stores.
Credit unions = COMPETITION with banks an Credit Cards ect.
Labor unions = COMPETITION against corporations. I know you don't consider that these are people but if I have money in that company or purchase anything from them, you are competing against me.
Do you get my point. Your view that you are somehow doing away with competition is false. You are simply shifting the competition to something more palatable like a faceless corporation.