Well it finally happened. Though there’s slim chance anyone noticed. But the conscience revolution just may have begun in the United States today. Last night at 1 am to be exact. But more on that in a minute. Oh I know what you’re thinking. “What conscience revolution is that Mr. Ambassador? You mean the one that started way back in the nineteen-sixties when we were marching in the streets for women’s rights and civil rights and to end the war in Vietnam?” Uh, yes, that one. And point well taken. But see, that’s not a revolution. That’s a revolt. By a relatively small number of people. Though we were able to make great strides towards more equality, pass the Civil Rights Act, garner more pay — and more say — for the female portion of our society, and yes even brought the Vietnam War to an end eventually (though some could rightly argue that America’s retreat from Vietnam had little to do with the will of the people and everything to do with the fact that the powers that be in Washington finally realized it was just an unwinnable war), these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to truly eradicating the myriad injustices in the world today, not to mention the ones in our own backyard here in the land of the free
Tag: compassionate capitalism
Check Your Morals at the Door of the Trading Floor
Deep uncover still, exploring the world of investing and trading. Six months now. Don’t get me wrong, It isn’t just research; it’s also a way to make money. But it isn’t as easy as it once was. Those days are long gone. Yes, with the right amount of capital it isn’t difficult to make anywhere between $500 to $2000 a day actively trading. But it’s intense and stressful. And always a risk. You’re on the edge of your seat the whole time. Every minute seems like an hour when you’re in the middle of a trade. When you win, it’s exhilarating. When you lose, it can happen in an instant and there’s nothing that feels worse.