It took a little bit too much narrative and wordplay to make his point. I wasn't really sold when I read the final line.

As far as more optimal things go, the critics of my stance have a valid point. Alternatives are limited. But that does not mean they do not exist and it does not mean that they are even vastly different. I think that a model based on capitalism would be best for most countries including the US. However I also think that there should be more intervention in markets with regards to how they operate.

But then that's where you need to be careful, while intervention can prevent crises it is suboptimal on the smaller scale environments. I think that the united states needs to seriously consider both more protectionist policies and regulation in markets where competition has stagnated. One of the reasons it is so difficult to do this is that market tend to be as different as the countries that there are in. What works for one area and good might not work for another so there's no sweeping answer to all the questions. Rather, a thousand little ones.

Personally, I think we need to start with heavy industry. While it's true it is difficult for us to complete with the cheap unskilled labor of many countries I think markets exist both domestically and abroad for goods in different prices ranges.

The main implication of what I'm saying here, after you muddle through the inbetween, is that countries who do this would see the price of goods increase and level of employment increase. While a dollar would not stretch as far domestically it should not lose value internationally, and as it stands now it is important for America to keep the dollar trustworthy as a denomination to own debt in.

To give more chance to the creative outlets that I've been neglecting.

While I do not discount the fact that oligopolies can be just fine. I also observe that healthier competition should produce more real innovation.

I don't pretend that innovation does not exist and you bring up a good example. The market for personal technology has been evolving (if you don't count the iphone) and that's a good thing. But I would argue that this is largely because differet firms are beginning to dip their hands into the same pot, not becuase of true competition. but because fo the nature of the devices we carry. We have phones with distinct operating systems which access the internet and drive a healthy app market. Suddenly it's not just apple and miscrosoft in the personal tech business. It's apple and microsoft and google and all the phone companies competing, and all of them competing with ISPs (google fiber, verizon hotspots).

Also, its important to point out that while many American firms are innovating. Innovation cannot be the sole driver of an economy. America is relying very heavily on innovation and skilled labor to fuel its economy and these two areas simply don't have the volume needed to fuel the largest economy in the world.

If you're familiar with music in general I'm sure you've even heard of them. Their music has seen play on the radio and in popular media. They aren't my favorite band but they're very solid. They aren't underrated as everyone who listens to them acknowledge how good they are, but they just aren't the sort of main stream band that appeals to everyone.

The Deftones - Knife Party

It's like a wild trip bundled up into a song. I like how they can blend the heaviness with such an ethereal feel. The song borders from catchy and almost radio-friendly to lilting and strung out gasps to outright screams of terror and and anticipation. #Deftones #getfilthy #rat

It's not exactly melt-into-the-chair relaxing but if you want to lay around on a hot day and bob your head: Sublime - Summertime

Every Time I Die - Ex Lives

Wonderful quote.

Al Jazeera English if I hear about something Middle-east related.

NPR for thought stimulation.

Reddit for miscellaneous news.

I'd really like it if this included the sort of content each user wants.

If you want all business all the time I'd suggest subscribing to some print media. I know that sounds facetious but it's really not. I personally enjoy my print subscriptions and they can be very nice.

I like to learn something new or take care of something on my mind while I do it. Maybe pay a bill or read a wikipedia article.

Saving Private Ryan has been my favorite movie for a very long time now.