Yes, the Declaration of Independence does not define this country as free markets, capitalism, and derivatives. The Declaration of Independence simply says that democracy, rights, rights of the people, rights equal to the duty to pay taxes.
As someone who studied finance, watching this movie in American cinemas, I can't say Moore was right on all of his points, but I still strongly think it's a great movie. Because he has been asking the audience a question over and over again: Who are we?
I also tried to ask myself, and found that I didn't find the answer, and I couldn't find the answer for my country.
What do we Chinese people believe in?
Who are we?
Who am I?
Is Goldman Sachs really my dream?
Democracy is not necessarily a cure for capitalism, it's just what the American people need that determines what they need to do.
Yet one person one vote didn't solve their problems, and dear Obama couldn't realize his dream of capitalism and communism. The world is still 1% who determine the course of history.
I just asked myself, am I really just a free rider?
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