As a free market capitalist, namely from an entrepreneurial standpoint, I know the value and synergies gained by this great socio-economic strategy, and I believe it far surpasses anything else, including socialism.
But that's not what the socialists say, and not only do they beg to differ, but they'll shout you down if you state otherwise.
Yes, let's discuss this very controversial topic shall we? You see, just the other day, I was watching a rather troubling Book TV segment on CSPAN II and you can find a 10-minute review of the talk at no cost on YouTube titled: " Book TV: Co-editors: Frances Goldin, Debby Smith, Michael Steven," reviewing the book: " "Imagine, Living In A Socialist America" which starts out by completely trashing free-market capitalism.
I was truly amazed at some of the rather poor language, innuendos and mean-spirited comments made.
As I called those comments into check, someone asked me if I even knew what socialism is.
I do indeed.
And yes, perhaps like you I realize there are many different types of socialism, but in the end all of them attempt to hijack the flows of production, capital, labor, and efficiencies for the socialist plan.
Let me take a stab at the way I see socialism using an on-the-spot definition if I might.
Definition of Socialism: A scheme where the brainwashed individual willfully gives up his opportunities and rights to full potential of his efforts to join a group of unfulfilled individuals while serving the will of the domesticated mindless masses living in mediocrity who've surrendered their futures to the vision of a few that continually use social control, coercion, and promises to corral them - telling them the grass is greener here, don't look over yonder.
After putting this forth, someone asked me if I thought Finland was a problem, after I indicated that socialism doesn't work.
Okay, let's use Finland as an example then.
Well, do you remember the economic crisis in 1991 in Finland - by 1993-1994 they were in a depression? In the 1980s their unemployment was nearly 15%.
And seriously, it has a homogeneous population, so you cannot compare that with the diversity or immigration percentage levels in the USA.
Further, Finland isn't working, the quality of life, standard of living is nothing compared to the US.
Finland has nearly 20% poverty too.
If it were not for resources and 15% of their economy is timber-forestry, Finland would have a tough time making it all work.
And, to that point, let's not talk about "sustainability" right, cutting down trees which soak up CO2? Socialists would have you believe that capitalism isn't sustainable? Well? Next, Finland's population is just a shade over 5-million and you are talking about intelligent Nordics who are by nature strategic planners, thinkers, and innovators.
Not many places have all those advantages, just imagine if they didn't have insane taxes, just think if they had more free-market opportunities.
Oh, and I don't for a minute doubt that many Finland citizens wouldn't agree with you that they think it is "fair for all concerned" but those who've left and live in the US certainly like the opportunities here.
Socialism doesn't work, it has never really worked and it isn't working there either, not before in the 1990s and not now.
Just as it isn't working in Greece, Spain, Italy, Venezuela, Bolivia, Argentina, and elsewhere - so, please make a note of it.
But that's not what the socialists say, and not only do they beg to differ, but they'll shout you down if you state otherwise.
Yes, let's discuss this very controversial topic shall we? You see, just the other day, I was watching a rather troubling Book TV segment on CSPAN II and you can find a 10-minute review of the talk at no cost on YouTube titled: " Book TV: Co-editors: Frances Goldin, Debby Smith, Michael Steven," reviewing the book: " "Imagine, Living In A Socialist America" which starts out by completely trashing free-market capitalism.
I was truly amazed at some of the rather poor language, innuendos and mean-spirited comments made.
As I called those comments into check, someone asked me if I even knew what socialism is.
I do indeed.
And yes, perhaps like you I realize there are many different types of socialism, but in the end all of them attempt to hijack the flows of production, capital, labor, and efficiencies for the socialist plan.
Let me take a stab at the way I see socialism using an on-the-spot definition if I might.
Definition of Socialism: A scheme where the brainwashed individual willfully gives up his opportunities and rights to full potential of his efforts to join a group of unfulfilled individuals while serving the will of the domesticated mindless masses living in mediocrity who've surrendered their futures to the vision of a few that continually use social control, coercion, and promises to corral them - telling them the grass is greener here, don't look over yonder.
After putting this forth, someone asked me if I thought Finland was a problem, after I indicated that socialism doesn't work.
Okay, let's use Finland as an example then.
Well, do you remember the economic crisis in 1991 in Finland - by 1993-1994 they were in a depression? In the 1980s their unemployment was nearly 15%.
And seriously, it has a homogeneous population, so you cannot compare that with the diversity or immigration percentage levels in the USA.
Further, Finland isn't working, the quality of life, standard of living is nothing compared to the US.
Finland has nearly 20% poverty too.
If it were not for resources and 15% of their economy is timber-forestry, Finland would have a tough time making it all work.
And, to that point, let's not talk about "sustainability" right, cutting down trees which soak up CO2? Socialists would have you believe that capitalism isn't sustainable? Well? Next, Finland's population is just a shade over 5-million and you are talking about intelligent Nordics who are by nature strategic planners, thinkers, and innovators.
Not many places have all those advantages, just imagine if they didn't have insane taxes, just think if they had more free-market opportunities.
Oh, and I don't for a minute doubt that many Finland citizens wouldn't agree with you that they think it is "fair for all concerned" but those who've left and live in the US certainly like the opportunities here.
Socialism doesn't work, it has never really worked and it isn't working there either, not before in the 1990s and not now.
Just as it isn't working in Greece, Spain, Italy, Venezuela, Bolivia, Argentina, and elsewhere - so, please make a note of it.
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