LAD/Blog #22: Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth

Social Darwinism is the belief/belief system that society is and should be run by those who are the "fittest," or the most suited to rule based on traits such particular to race. Carnegie presents similar but more lenient in his work "the gospel of wealth". While these ideas are still moderately racist, it ought to be noted that Carnegie was a Scottish immigrant, probably accounting for his more lenient ideas. Carnegie notes how the treatment of african americans is still poor, however his excuse is less about pure superiority and instead socioeconomic implications. He continues to state that society has come to a breaking point where there are massive discrepancies between rich and poor. Carnegie advocates for laissez-faire policies, possibly being an early belief of trickle-down economics.

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Adam Smith's wealth of nations also advocated for laissez-faire policy citing the "invisible hand"

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LAD/Blog #30: Woodrow Wilson's First Inaugural

Wilson begins his address by citing that they have a unified government with the legislative and executive branches all having control by democrats, which demonstrates the changing views of the people and their altered perspectives. Wilson continues by stating what he sees as the new views of the people, which in conjunction with a government that is able to enact change, and also combat big business once and for all. He says that he aims to end the negative externalities associated with the massive economic boom of the 20th century and make a better environment and more income equality. Wilson asks for the support of the people so he may succeed and help them to end the address. Wilson JFK also was elected with a unified government.

LAD/Blog #35: Home was a Horse Stall

Sox, a first generation Japanese American, shares striking stories of her life. One of the most notable is when her family is forced to liquidate all of their possessions at strikingly low prices to make as much money as possible. Additionally, it was equally memorable and deplorable that these Japanese Americans once had to live in horse stalls that were still lingering with traces of the horse due to executive order 9066. The patriot act denies also denies basic american rights under the guise of national security.

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