Madoff was a bad example

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Submitted by ben (United States), Mar 17, 2010 20:47

Yes, Madoff acted illegally, whereas the bankers who dealt in securities acted stupidly (perhaps dishonestly or unethically, and perhaps in some cases illegally). Nonetheless, what defines a successful capitalist? Were these bankers who became personally wealthy at the expense of the markets and taxpayers successful?

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The Future of Capitalism replies:

Well, yeah, in capitalism, one of the scorecards of success is how much money you make. There are other measures of success that can coexist with capitalism -- happiness, for example -- that are less easily measured.

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⇒ Madoff was a bad example
[w/response] [45 words]		benMar 17, 2010 20:47
Can you explain how you are using the term successful capitalist here?
[w/response] [144 words]		benMar 17, 2010 08:08

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