Comments on: Capitalism vs. Socialism – Understanding Premises, Part 11 (Healthcare-Part 4)

By: Cameron

Cameron — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:45:23 +0000

Thank you for your series – I cannot tell you how many people I have directed to this series, how many times I’ve posted a link to it or how many times I have referred to it to help me have a meaningful conversation with someone who just doesn’t understand why I’m not for this ‘free’ healthcare reform. It is put forth in a non-partisan, non-argumentative, logical and respectful context so I can have a debate with even the most opposite-opinioned person without getting shut down as a crazy right-wing greedy capitalist! I love starting out with checking premises and finding common ground to begin on. It makes all the difference, but you and I already know that since I’ve been using your WWI principles for years. Thank you again!

By: Bob Burg

Bob Burg — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:23:33 +0000

LOL Thank you, Susan. Please believe me when I tell you that I’ve done the exact same thing. . The great thing is that we can learn from it and be more effective the next time the same situation presents itself. Thank you for your very kind note.

By: Susan Prichard

Susan Prichard — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:19:01 +0000

Bob, Thank you for your article. I was very impressed with your demeanor and tone. I like the way you point out faults without arguing, without an angry voice, and almost sympathetic to the opposition. My favorite line is, “not knowing what is truly in his heart” speaking of Michael Moore. I only wish that I could have read this last week before having a conversation with an office worker where she pointed out the Michael Moore movie and my only response was out of a blood boiling rage that ended with “Well, Michael Moore is just an a**!” Too bad I couldn’t calmly “check her premises” I don’t think I changed any opinions with that one. I am now better equipped for the next conversation. Thank you!

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By: Bob Burg

Bob Burg — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:27:31 +0000

David, I agree with you; excellent, well thought-out points. Regarding Moore; yes, he is the proverbial “enigma inside of a question” in that he seems to really care about people yet the policies he suggests are totally harmful to those he claims to want to help (i.e. the “economically average and underprivileged”). Yes, he addresses surface problems but either never gets down to root causes or just reactively blames everything on Capitalism. It’s as though he’s never read a book or spoken with anyone on this topic and simply has a laser-focus to make us a Socialst nation. Personally, I don’t get it. And, of course, not knowing what is truly in his heart (I’ve never met him and would never claim to be able to read his mind), I can’t answer your thought as to whether his false premises and incorrect conclusions are intentional on his part (political agenda) or he is ignorant. I’ve seen many very intelligent people who allow themsleves to remain ignorant so they don’t have to learn something couner-intuitive to what they currently believe is correct.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.