Posted by soapandwater on 2006-02-03 10:51:41
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Please don't insult our intelligence by insinuating that we haven't heard all the pro-capitalism arguments before. Many of us were, after all, raised in the United States.
There is no "current" feminist thought, either. There is everything from liberal feminism to radical feminism to marxist feminism to delightful cocktails of feminism, of which I partake. It's not hurting the country, as far left, progressive feminists hardly have a seat in Congress.
Of course, there will be pro-capitalist feminists, as well as anti-capitalist anti-feminists, as well as pro-capitalist anti-feminists, etc. Good, people can think for themselves.
You do realize that we understand fans (or fanatics) of capitalism exist. We are aware, even those of us in socialized countries, of the implications of capitalism on a global scale (you like capitalism so much? Please, make it kinder in Juarez). However, we have every right to challenge your sweeping generalizations you make about how inherently good capitalism is.
I would never argue that capitalism or socialism or communism or any sort of economic system is inherently good-- I don't trust human beings. Period. Therefore, even in theory, all economic systems may sound nice and polite, but people mess them up.
But for you to come here and argue that we benefit from capitalism all day long-- I'm sorry, but I eschew atomistic thought. It's not about me. It's not about you. It's about EVERYONE, and capitalism may benefit the individual, but it doesn't benefit EVERYONE all day long. So even if I were to Benefit All Day Long from the mighty power that is Capitalism, someone else suffers greatly.
Posted by Miss Rachel on 2005-05-02 21:39:48
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I'm 24. I'm into doing collage, mixed-media, book arts, photography, drawing, ceramics on the wheel, you name it. But more often, these days, I do simpler, Michaels-type crafty stuff, like making candles, beaded jewelry, etc. I went to art school, and now I'm finishing up a masters degree in art education. I also play the drums and I've been in a few bands... I love to sing too, and I'm a freak for karaoke.
Other stuff I like: bubble tea, magazines (especially Bust and Bitch), keeping journals, good people, cities, going dancing, tarot cards, astrology, listening to records, the library, good food (in large quantities), public transit, d.i.y., radical feminism, drag shows, and plucking my eyebrows.
I like this website (and the Get Crafty book) because they inspire me to stay actively creative, and to make things myself instead of just being a consumer.
I think creativity is basically what makes life worth living.
