When Paul Harvey defended capitalism

Legendary commentator Paul Harvey once said, "Capitalism is a good servant that's worth defending,” and people wanted to trade a “good servant for a bad master.”I agree.The word capitalism makes people flinch now. Say it on the left, and they hear greed. Say it on the right, and they hear freedom.The Daily Note with James A. Brown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.And both would have problems with his metaphor. But that's not his argument.He says that capitalism is a good servant. The question is, what does capitalism serve us? The answer is summed up in one powerful word: opportunity.No more, no less. Is up to us.Recent editions:Advice I’d Give My Kids SomedayYogurtThe Wrong Four Things‘No Elon’ Sticker at Costco and What It Says About How We Buy Things NowMichael B. Jordan and a sea of phonesHow often do you eat alone?One Canceled Dinner at a TimeWhat Happens When America’s Small-Business Owners Retire?Americans Are Buying Half the Movie Tickets They Used ToAre We Surrounded by Bad People?The Politicians Never PayThe best conversations are two-way streets. I want to hear from you.* Email: james@thedailynote.net* Call or Text: (585) 371-8865* Leave a Voice Memo: thedailynote.net/contactP.S. I tell stories on radio stations and online five days a week. You can find them on Substack, Apple, Spotify, Reddit, YouTube, Instagram, and wherever podcasts are available. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesbrowntv.substack.com/subscribe