Capitalism vs Socialism

[22lcidw]

Or Socialism.

They end up practicing something in between. Just enough social welfare to keep the masses mollified.

There are wide variations and different levels of authoritarian control.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Which Is Better: Socialism or Capitalism?

Some of my friends have questioned my past affiliation with the Democrat party. I understand the reason for their inquisitiveness. Nevertheless, let me say that there is no similarity between the party of old and the party of no...

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the dems trying to bring almost total socialism to our shores. The govt controlling most means of production and distribution.

On paper, Socialism is the best system. But we don't live in Utopia, reality has shown that Socialism doesn't work. Socialism puts the burden of misery onto all. If anyone is burdened under capitalism, it's because they reap what they sow. So sow better.

 

[elektra]

As noted so why are we constantly arguing it?

Because people somehow believe others must work for their idea of socialism

Because people are ignorant

 

[PeterPilot]

No country practices socialism

Some say that Libya practiced a form of socialism, before NATO and Hillary 'improved' the country

 

[my2¢]

The govt controlling most means of production and distribution.

I see it more as heading towards fascism:

1 often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition

2 : a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control

 

[elektra]

Some say that Libya practiced a form of socialism, before NATO and Hillary 'improved' the country

I remember how Omar completely changed sides, and actually started helping us with the war on terror, then got killed by the order of Obama and the Democrats. Seems the IMF and World Bank did not like Libya lending money in the market the IMF and the World Bank have a monopoly in.

 

[Ringo]

Capitalist cats do exist too!

 

[surada]

Some say that Libya practiced a form of socialism, before NATO and Hillary 'improved' the country

Idris developed social programs in Libya using oil revenue...and the Idris Constitution was enlightened.

Libya was making great strides .. Gaddafi got rid of Tabruk and Wheelus...and damn near destroyed their oil business by nationalizing it prematurely. Too bad. Abdullah Tariki hated Americans with a passion.

Gaddafi was a disaster. He had no education.

 

[Ringo]

The Economist: “The Soviets forced men and women to become scientists”

A terrible totalitarian gulag. That's the way it is now - if you want to remain a pig, capitalism will help you in every possible way

 

[elektra]

Gaddafi was a disaster. He had no education.

Gaddafi had an epiphany and changed his last years. People argue that Obama had him murdered because Libya under Gaddafi's rule was becoming the bank of Africa. Obama was subordinate to the banks, financial institutes, wall st, the IMF, the World Bank (rewarded with hundreds of millions since leaving office).

Gaddafi became our ally in the fight against the Islamists. Even compensating those who's loved ones died in a terrorist attack.

Reagan had it under control