The Story of Stuff

[JS4Pat]

I watched the following video that was posted on Daily Paul:
http://www.storyofstuff.com/

It's called "The Story of Stuff" and it basically walks you through the production process from A to Z.

When I finished watching it I couldn't help but question whether or not there was a flaw in the Capitalist/Free Market System when it comes to the environment, labor and large corporations.

I'm not saying there is a better system - I am just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on some of the shortcomings pointed out in this video.

 

[jerry]

I'm forced to buy a gas car, but I want a solar one. In a true free market, most people would buy ethical goods if given have the chance. Gov't subsidies force harmful goods to be cheaper than fairtrade/organic/green ones.

She did a good job with her video, I appreciate what she's done.

I think more needs to be said on the sacredness of breastfeeding and bonding with mother. The bankers and neoconns want to control things because they don't feel safe inside.

 

[zeke105]

The problem isn't capitalism; it's consumerism. People buy too much crap. As a result, the companies started making products with short life expectancies so people would have to buy even more crap. It really is a mess. You can't buy anything that lasts anymore, but everything is so cheap, why would you? That is the basic philosophy of our society.

 

[Grimnir Wotansvolk]

if hemp were legalized, we could rely on it as a biodegradable form of plastic. Thus a lot of would-be waste can instead become compost.