It's not capitalism that's failing the U.S. but socialism.

Those who live off of the donations of capitalism are often its greatest critics.

Inequality promotes progress.

When people criticize the free market, they are usually complaining about what happens when you intervene in the free market.

When you are aggrieved you learn.

Better to build orphanages than prisons.

Government employees move up the ladder through educational credentials rather than merit. People are given jobs and promotions based on seniority, race and gender rather than ability or talent. Such a system often overlooks the deserving and rewards the incompetent. There is no payoff for achievement.