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Why can i only choose 3? What are any of these going to lead to if we have all of them?
I agree!I think that was her 'point', such as it was.
There's no such thing as a purely capitalistic society-- even the most minimal government functions needed in order to maintain a capitalist market economy, such as law enforcement and the court system, are supported by the taxpayer for the benefit of all. Thus in order for a society to even be recognizable as a society, it must have socialistic elements-- just like for a society to have any of the benefits of a modern, industrialized society, it must have capitalistic elements.
My observations tell me that Socialism is never satisfied in a limited capacity and will forever be attempting to grow and spread.
I think that was her 'point', such as it was.
There's no such thing as a purely capitalistic society-- even the most minimal government functions needed in order to maintain a capitalist market economy, such as law enforcement and the court system, are supported by the taxpayer for the benefit of all. Thus in order for a society to even be recognizable as a society, it must have socialistic elements-- just like for a society to have any of the benefits of a modern, industrialized society, it must have capitalistic elements.
Well because roads are part of infrastructure and have nothing to with Socialism. Look the OP gave what definition that is being used for Socialism and its the Marxist on the way to Communism one.I agree!
I was wondering why she left out one of the basics and it's, more or less, right in the Constitution - roads.
My observations tell me that Socialism is never satisfied in a limited capacity and will forever be attempting to grow and spread.
Police, Fire, military, highways, etc-etc-etc, are classified as "for the common good" and not considered socialist programs that benefit specific groups.I agree!
I was wondering why she left out one of the basics and it's, more or less, right in the Constitution - roads.Like a cancer.
Public Education = cancer.
Public Libraries?
Public Parks?
Public toilets?
Public sidewalks?
Public roads?
Public air, water....
I see.
How about the police that patrol your neighborhood? Let's get rid of them.
Thank you for paying attention FFAll_:thumbs:Well because roads are part of infrastructure and have nothing to with Socialism. Look the OP gave what definition that is being used for Socialism and its the Marxist on the way to Communism one.
Because the objective is to find out what people's priorities are.Why can i only choose 3? What are any of these going to lead to if we have all of them?
Personally I never understood the Capitalist vs Socialist debate, both systems will have the same inherent flaw that will cause neither to work within their idealist parameters. That flaw is human greed and corruption. When those empowered to regulate the system are more concerned with ways in which to manipulate the system for personal gain is it really going to matter which system we have?
Capitalist system - Governing powers grant favors to businesses/wealthy groups in return for monetary/position gain.
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Socialist system - Governing powers grant favors to government powers/wealthy groups for monetary/position gain.
While the people at the bottom suffer. We are simply shifting where persons can best exploit the system, the private sector or the public sector.
Because the objective is to find out what people's priorities are.
Well because roads are part of infrastructure and have nothing to with Socialism. Look the OP gave what definition that is being used for Socialism and its the Marxist on the way to Communism one.
:kissassWell because roads are part of infrastructure and have nothing to with Socialism. Look the OP gave what definition that is being used for Socialism and its the Marxist on the way to Communism one.
:kissassPolice, Fire, military, highways, etc-etc-etc, are classified as "for the common good" and not considered socialist programs that benefit specific groups.
They know they use those things and they're afraid of the S word.Why do roads and infrastructure have nothing to do with Socialism? The logic for nationalizing the construction and management of infrastructure is exactly the same for all the other things on that list, and they just as similarly serve a social function. The idea in all of these cases is that nationalizing service X changes the distribution of service X from one that favors the individual to one that favors the greater good. Roads and infrastructure as we deal with them in this country seem to serve exactly that purpose: instead of only benefiting those with the ability to pay, they benefit all at the cost of those with the ability to pay.
How about the police that patrol your neighborhood? Let's get rid of them.
Why do roads and infrastructure have nothing to do with Socialism? The logic for nationalizing the construction and management of infrastructure is exactly the same for all the other things on that list, and they just as similarly serve a social function. The idea in all of these cases is that nationalizing service X changes the distribution of service X from one that favors the individual to one that favors the greater good. Roads and infrastructure as we deal with them in this country seem to serve exactly that purpose: instead of only benefiting those with the ability to pay, they benefit all at the cost of those with the ability to pay.
National Highway System (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe system includes 4% of the nation's roads, but carries more than 40% of all highway traffic, 75% of heavy truck traffic, and 90% of tourist traffic.[4] All urban areas with a population of over 50,000 and about 90% of America's population live within 5 miles (8.0 km) of the network,[4] which is the longest in the world.[5]
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