If capitalism works why are you all getting government handouts ?

[elektra]

Capitalism works. When it is regulated in ways that ensure that the labor and consumerism which drives it is treated with fairness.

Otherwise, it’s a bitch.

really? when and where was capitalism unregulated?

 

[LoneLaugher]

Capitalism works. When it is regulated in ways that ensure that the labor and consumerism which drives it is treated with fairness.

Otherwise, it’s a bitch.

really? when and where was capitalism unregulated?

You must have thought I said “unregulated”. I didn’t.

 

[Leo123]

Monopolies are a capitalist wankfest. They spend a lot of time trying to destroy competition.

Which is why they are illegal dufus. Maybe you should try to actually post something intelligible.

 

[elektra]

You must have thought I said “unregulated”. I didn’t.

If you say it must be regulated, I thought you had an example of unregulated capitalism that did not work.

I say capitalism works better, unregulated. Sadly that has never been tried.

 

[LoneLaugher]

You must have thought I said “unregulated”. I didn’t.

If you say it must be regulated, I thought you had an example of unregulated capitalism that did not work.

I say capitalism works better, unregulated. Sadly that has never been tried.

Why hasn’t it been tried?

 

[Tommy Tainant]

I dont think the Atlantic Slave trade was overburdened by regulation.

 

[georgephillip]

Apology for the misspelled moniker. I'll remove the sticky 'l' from the keyboard, remove the hidden cracker crumbs and replace the letter with appropriate threats

Not a problem, TS.
Misspellings and threats are why I'm here.
Welcome to the asylum

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Slavery had masters and slaves.

Well said!

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Apology for the misspelled moniker. I'll remove the sticky 'l' from the keyboard, remove the hidden cracker crumbs and replace the letter with appropriate threats.

Communism had nomeklatura and proles.

 

[georgephillip]

every time a politician comes up with a plan to encourage behavior, by offering tax breaks,

he is creating a system that can be used to avoid taxes.


the problem is the politicians desire for total control, not the people playing by the rules to win.

Giant corporations control government.

Ralph Nader: Ranking Infinite Greed, Power And Controls Of Giant Corporations - OpEd - Eurasia Review

"Global giant companies, aided and abetted by their corporate attorneys and accountants, can literally decide how little taxes they are going to pay by shifting profits and expenses among different tax haven countries such as Ireland, Luxembourg, and Panama.

"These same companies then proceed to lobby any nation, including most prominently the United States.

"Congress and the White House are pushed to cut formal tax rates, pack the tax laws with loopholes, and lower further the effective tax rate.

"The formal top tax rate for billions of company profits is now 21%, while the actual tax rate is lower – much lower for banks, insurance companies, drug companies, and behemoth tech companies like Apple that master tax avoidance."

 

[georgephillip]

If communism works, why do millions starve to death?

Capitalism has also starved millions.
Care to speculate on why?

Famine in India - Wikipedia.

"The first major famine that took place under British rule was the Bengal Famine of 1770.

"About a quarter to a third of the population of Bengal starved to death in about a ten-month period.

"East India Company's raising of taxes disastrously coincided with this famine[69] and exacerbated it, even if the famine was not caused by the British colonial government."

 

[georgephillip]

so? what is your point? you made no point. indeed, i should report you for lack of poster content.

My point is the same one I made in related previous posts.
On the big issues, there's little difference between Democrats AND Republicans:

50 Ways the Democratic and Republican Parties Are The Same

"4.Both parties control the process of formally electing the president.

"First, in each state, parties create a slate of loyal electors.

"After the presidential election in November, the electors from the party whose nominee won the popular vote in each state then cast their votes for president.

"Thus, instead of electors being chosen in a nonpartisan way and having the freedom to vote their conscience (as envisioned by Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 68), they are selected by the parties and must, according to state laws and party pledges, vote for the parties' nominees."

 

[ColonelAngus]

If communism works, why do millions starve to death?

Capitalism has also starved millions.
Care to speculate on why?

Famine in India - Wikipedia.

"The first major famine that took place under British rule was the Bengal Famine of 1770.

"About a quarter to a third of the population of Bengal starved to death in about a ten-month period.

"East India Company's raising of taxes disastrously coincided with this famine[69] and exacerbated it, even if the famine was not caused by the British colonial government."

You should go somewhere that doesn’t have a capitalist society. That’s what freedom is all about.

 

[elektra]

You must have thought I said “unregulated”. I didn’t.

If you say it must be regulated, I thought you had an example of unregulated capitalism that did not work.

I say capitalism works better, unregulated. Sadly that has never been tried.

Why hasn’t it been tried?

So you have no example to prove what you stated, just thought I would make that clear by asking if you had, before I stated the obvious.

 

[georgephillip]

Now, as a taxpaying American, I pay on the average in all taxes effectively around 40% of my earned income to the government. If the Government wants to return a small portion of that money to me, I welcome it. I love the idea of being able to keep more of my money...

If every American individual and corporation paid a similar percentage and every US citizen thereby became eligible for free health care and higher education, would you approve?

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

If communism works, why do millions starve to death?

Capitalism has also starved millions.
Care to speculate on why?

Famine in India - Wikipedia.

"The first major famine that took place under British rule was the Bengal Famine of 1770.

"About a quarter to a third of the population of Bengal starved to death in about a ten-month period.

"East India Company's raising of taxes disastrously coincided with this famine[69] and exacerbated it, even if the famine was not caused by the British colonial government."

You should go somewhere that doesn’t have a capitalist society. That’s what freedom is all about.

If he made $16,000 in Russia he'd be rich!!!

 

[jc456]

Back when we had a more true form of Capitalism there wasn't healthy competition. The big guy bought out or put the little guy out of business.

Monopolies are not a true form of Capitalism. That's why we have laws against them. In the case of Socialism, we have government approved Monopolies.

Monopolies are not anti capitalistic.

Sure it is

 

[jc456]

Back when we had a more true form of Capitalism there wasn't healthy competition. The big guy bought out or put the little guy out of business.

Monopolies are not a true form of Capitalism. That's why we have laws against them. In the case of Socialism, we have government approved Monopolies.

Monopolies are a capitalist wankfest. They spend a lot of time trying to destroy competition.

Wow, tommy, right fling on! Where has this part of you been?

 

[georgephillip]

Carbon dioxide isn't pollution.

Hug a tree, Troll.

CO2 101: Why Is Carbon Dioxide Bad?

 

[jc456]

If communism works, why do millions starve to death?

Capitalism has also starved millions.
Care to speculate on why?

Famine in India - Wikipedia.

"The first major famine that took place under British rule was the Bengal Famine of 1770.

"About a quarter to a third of the population of Bengal starved to death in about a ten-month period.

"East India Company's raising of taxes disastrously coincided with this famine[69] and exacerbated it, even if the famine was not caused by the British colonial government."

They did? How

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

If communism works, why do millions starve to death?

Capitalism has also starved millions.
Care to speculate on why?

Famine in India - Wikipedia.

"The first major famine that took place under British rule was the Bengal Famine of 1770.

"About a quarter to a third of the population of Bengal starved to death in about a ten-month period.

"East India Company's raising of taxes disastrously coincided with this famine[69] and exacerbated it, even if the famine was not caused by the British colonial government."

Why would you blame capitalism for a drought and two failed rice crops?

Is it because you're a moron?