In a socialist economy there are two classes: the ruling class and everyone else. The ruling class is supposed to provide free human services to everyone else. "Everyone else" gets everything they need free in exchange for their labors and gets paid a small stipend so they can afford some luxury items.Admittedly there is no such thing as a true socialist economy but places like France where much of the services are socialist based do come pretty close.The problem with socialism is not the concept, it's that the implementation always gets corrupted by greedy and inhumane leaders.
government and regulation is important in ensuring the safety of society from the ills of rampant business interest. too much regulation can be stifling and restrictive but not enough can be harmful as well.plus a strong judiciary system is kind of a joke as the corporations were able to bypass them, and in fact, had similar interests like much of the people in the government so after a few attempts to prevent monopolies they stopped trying to regulate.
Norway is an ethnically and culturally homogenous country with a small population, It will have less wealth disparity for that reason alone, not because of the amount of control its government exerts over the economic lives of its citizens.and communism is a brand of socialism. they share the trait of promoting government intervention.
How is voting for someone that you think is the right person whom ever that may be, a waste?A person that conceivably doesn't have a chance. Has less of one if you don't vote for the right person (in your opinion) for the job. I always vote with my conscience. I hope you do as well.
Vote The IssuesI think that the polarization of the Democrat and Republican parties is very unhealthy and UN American.We should respect both parties.Indeed it would be better if there where more tan two to choose from!Shouldn't we be focused on the issues, rather than how old he is or what pastor preached in his church?It seems to me that if we reflect on the issues that most of us will come to the same decision.Having said that. I feel that anyone that cast a vote for a Republican must be pathological and masochistic.The conservatives have had most of the power for the last eight years.Lets look at the most important issues.EconomyEnergySecurityHealth CareEducationAll of these important issues are in jeopardy.Most of our problems can be linked to their policies.When bush took office in 2000 the US treasury had a surplus of money.As I write this the US is more that three trillion dollars in debt and growing every day.This in turn has dramatically weakened the value of the dollar.
>> I think a libertarian would be more likely to vote for Obama than McCainI don't see why you believe that. Obama most certainly is a candidate of "bigger government" than McCain.McCain may want to go nuts on military spending, but Obama wants to go nuts on _everything_ else: healthcare, environment, the poor, housing bailouts, economic "stimuluses", etc etc etc
Friedman knew exactly how his principles were being implemented and who were suffering the consequences. Too bad Friedman is dead, he could go on trial with Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, Richard Perle, James Baker, Henry Kissinger, John Ashcroft, Tom Ridge, etc.
abomonogJul 23, 2008
In a socialist economy there are two classes: the ruling class and everyone else. The ruling class is supposed to provide free human services to everyone else. "Everyone else" gets everything they need free in exchange for their labors and gets paid a small stipend so they can afford some luxury items.Admittedly there is no such thing as a true socialist economy but places like France where much of the services are socialist based do come pretty close.The problem with socialism is not the concept, it's that the implementation always gets corrupted by greedy and inhumane leaders.
wunkstaJul 23, 2008
government and regulation is important in ensuring the safety of society from the ills of rampant business interest. too much regulation can be stifling and restrictive but not enough can be harmful as well.plus a strong judiciary system is kind of a joke as the corporations were able to bypass them, and in fact, had similar interests like much of the people in the government so after a few attempts to prevent monopolies they stopped trying to regulate.
skooma714Jul 24, 2008
A corporation is a legal fiction created by the government.
thecoolestguyJul 24, 2008
Norway is an ethnically and culturally homogenous country with a small population, It will have less wealth disparity for that reason alone, not because of the amount of control its government exerts over the economic lives of its citizens.and communism is a brand of socialism. they share the trait of promoting government intervention.
robertbcJul 26, 2008
How is voting for someone that you think is the right person whom ever that may be, a waste?A person that conceivably doesn't have a chance. Has less of one if you don't vote for the right person (in your opinion) for the job. I always vote with my conscience. I hope you do as well.
any1particularJul 27, 2008
Vote The IssuesI think that the polarization of the Democrat and Republican parties is very unhealthy and UN American.We should respect both parties.Indeed it would be better if there where more tan two to choose from!Shouldn't we be focused on the issues, rather than how old he is or what pastor preached in his church?It seems to me that if we reflect on the issues that most of us will come to the same decision.Having said that. I feel that anyone that cast a vote for a Republican must be pathological and masochistic.The conservatives have had most of the power for the last eight years.Lets look at the most important issues.EconomyEnergySecurityHealth CareEducationAll of these important issues are in jeopardy.Most of our problems can be linked to their policies.When bush took office in 2000 the US treasury had a surplus of money.As I write this the US is more that three trillion dollars in debt and growing every day.This in turn has dramatically weakened the value of the dollar.
wojtykJul 31, 2008
>> I think a libertarian would be more likely to vote for Obama than McCainI don't see why you believe that. Obama most certainly is a candidate of "bigger government" than McCain.McCain may want to go nuts on military spending, but Obama wants to go nuts on _everything_ else: healthcare, environment, the poor, housing bailouts, economic "stimuluses", etc etc etc
rcook18Aug 20, 2008
Friedman knew exactly how his principles were being implemented and who were suffering the consequences. Too bad Friedman is dead, he could go on trial with Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, Richard Perle, James Baker, Henry Kissinger, John Ashcroft, Tom Ridge, etc.