Market Socialism

[FleasTheLemur]

Alright. I've got a basic understanding of Market Socialism and from what I see of it, it doesn't seem horrible to me. I do see some of the fallacies behind it (ie; a market oriented business would still care less about the enviroment) but a little counter-balancing would fix that (ie; legistation)... or would it? I want your opinions on market socialism. Why not choose it? If not, why not at least some sort of spilt even deal, where non-essential items (like PSPs) existed in an uncontrolled market? Is it the only non-capitalism alternative state control? FEED ME ECONOMICS.

[Severian]

A good debate on market socialism, should answer some of your questions. (http://www.revolutionaryleft.com/index.php?showtopic=6429&st=0)

[FleasTheLemur]

....We really need a search feature on this message board.

[Severian]

There is one. Look near the top right of the page, under the graphic of the marching people.

[FleasTheLemur]

Wow. I'm either dumb or absent minded. If that was a CIA sniper, it would have got me.

[Severian]

Eh, you shoulda seen me trying to figure out some of these board features. Good thing I was doing it in the privacy of my own home.

[flyby]

there is a powerful critique of market socialism online by Raymond Lotta (Maoist political economist).

It is here (http://rwor.org/strs/index.htm) in a three part series... that explains why market socialism inevitably means capitalism, and why only a genuinely socialist planned economy can break up the dynamics (and therefore the oppressions) of capitalism.

I found this basic, sharp, readable and to the point. So i often use these three articles to share with new people on this issue.

[FleasTheLemur]

EDIT: I removed the post, but saved it for later. Long story why, but it was gnawing at me that I didn't finish it. =\