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Even Hong Kong has some socialism, as well as Singapore. It would be impossible for people to function in those places without heavy government subsidy and involvement in Housing, just for starters.
I'm pretty darn sure everything will get a whole lot worse first before it gets any better. Politicians aren't really solving problems, they are just growing their own pocket books. Selling us off to China, cost of living have been going up, benefits down... not a good recipe.
Is there anyone arguing in favor of socialism? I think the point is that completely free, unregulated capitalism is bad too. Both ends of the spectrum are not ideal, so implying that the more capitalistic a country is the better, is incorrect.
Even Hong Kong has some socialism, as well as Singapore. It would be impossible for people to function in those places without heavy government subsidy and involvement in Housing, just for starters.
No society can have 100% of either socialism or capitalism. Someone has to feed the orphans, and someone has to create the wealth.
The right balance to create wealth, and provide a minimum standard of living is absolutely necessary. Where to draw that line is the question.
Is there anyone arguing in favor of socialism?
Anyone who says the military should be funded is arguing in favor of socialism. As is anyone who likes Social Security, the most popular policy in the United States.
Oh, and there is Jesus Christ, the mother of all socialists.
tatupu70 says2015 Jul 25, 12:00am
Is there anyone arguing in favor of socialism?
Capitalism is defined as when trade, industries, and the means of production are largely or entirely privately owned.
Anyone who says the military should be funded is arguing in favor of socialism. As is anyone who likes Social Security, the most popular policy in the United States.
Oh, and there is Jesus Christ, the mother of all socialists.
Competitive Ownership (and letting the public make choices individually instead collectively, and letting the individuals bear the result/fruit of their own choices) is what makes Capitalism work.
Is taking care of orphans socialism?
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