re: Should corporations be legally considered individuals?

I am an anarcho-capitalist, the elimination of government sanctioned limited liability isn't exactly a new idea in that realm. It would certainly reduce the scale of businesses but that doesn't bother me at all.

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It would certainly reduce the scale of businesses but that doesn't bother me at all.

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I am struggling to imagine a single thing which would destroy the economy faster than removing limited liability protections for corporations. I suppose if that doesn't bother you at all, that's your business, but you may consider being a bit more transparent about your viewpoint. I might suggest the following:

"Limited liability is a farce, it should be removed post-haste. I realize this would wreck the economy irreparably, but I don't care because... anarcho-capitalism"

...something like that.

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So you’re saying that individual stockholders should be able to be sued for the actions of the company? Or is this in regards to taxation for the corporations?

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no, not at all lol. I would not mind if these following rules applied to them though:
They weren't allowed to participate in the political process. They couldn't buy stock in other corporations. And if one of them acted improperly, the consequences were severe

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The government. Which is our problem


Well, the people do, but that is my point. Nobody is holding them accountable like they are supposed to anymore besides themselves.

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You can argue that 'we the people' should hold them accountable, but that isn't realistic until they have done such a bad job that we are starving and unable to enjoy life.


That's fine, but corporations having rights won't change that.

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If corporate leaders take control of the government, where are the lines drawn at that point?

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Easy solutions, both of which require amendments to the Constitution.

First, only natural persons can make political contributions. Limited to either citizens only or citizens and legal immigrants.

Second you can only contribute to a candidate (or to a campaign for or against an issue such as a bond package) in which you can actually vote

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This is actually a good idea, I'm game for it

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If corporate leaders take control of the government, where are the lines drawn at that point?

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In some type of coup or something? What are you talking about?

LLC is essential because we have ambulance chasing lawyers who laugh at individual responsibility

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talking corporations, not organizations...that's a different topic

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No, no, they are very much related. You are then arguing for taking away the rights of one type of group to participate in the political process but allowing another. It is all or nothing.

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So we don't end up with a corporate conglomerate that owns everything through infinite corporations that individually are protected from each other.....

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So, you don't like efficient ways of raising capital? You don't like investing in small businesses? If you're like Hemp, and are fine with wrecking the economy, that is perfectly fine, just be upfront about it. (Not calling you out Hemp, I understand your point of view)

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Look at the people in our government right now. How many of them were ex CEO's or corporate leaders. It's already happened my man.

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Okay, so what type of people need to be in our government?


ETA: And most are still career politicians. 1/5th of congress worked in education actually.

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Most people in power are business men, not politicians.


No most are lawyers who get into business after being career politicians.

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Are you sure? These don't fit that:
Mike Pompeo
Steven Mnuchin
Wilbur Ross
Alexander Acosta
Alex Azar


I'd like to know if i really must list 80% of our politicians for you to open your eyes.