The best argument against Communism is that there is no example in the world today showing a successful Communist state. All we have left are N Korea and Cuba. They both are ruled by a wealthy clique...
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The best argument against Communism is that there...The best argument against Communism is that there is no example in the world today showing a successful Communist state. All we have left are N Korea and Cuba. They both are ruled by a wealthy clique...
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Marxism is also a faith. Nobody has seen it work...Marxism is also a faith. Nobody has seen it work but people still believe in it.
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I am a capitalist. By that, I don't mean that I...I am a capitalist. By that, I don't mean that I am rich. It means that I believe in capitalism. I believe that capitalism is best for mankind. It leads to freedom and prosperity.
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Ah, you are wrong. Socialist countries do have an...Ah, you are wrong. Socialist countries do have an oppressive class who live in luxury while the oppressed lower classes toil.
Take Kim Jong Il for example.
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No, they were not by your fairy tale defination...No, they were not by your fairy tale defination of Socialism that is impossible to achieve. But they were attempts at achieving what your faith believe is possible - a heaven on earth. But they were...
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The pictures show that progress was made after...The pictures show that progress was made after the Berlin Wall was brought down by people fed up with Socialism.
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The SU and N Korea did grow faster initially but...The SU and N Korea did grow faster initially but in the long run they failed.
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Yes, it is a golden land. You probably missed the...Yes, it is a golden land. You probably missed the link I gave earlier.
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So it does not take much to be better off than the majority of people in the world if you live in...
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All this is wrong thinking or false consciousness...All this is wrong thinking or false consciousness in your terminology. There is nothing wrong with making a profit. If you have money you can either spend it or invest it. If you invest it in, say, a...
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Hahahahahaha. I find it funny too that so many...Hahahahahaha. I find it funny too that so many people still believe in Socialism after the Berlin Wall was knocked down.
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That's because India was partially Socialist. The...That's because India was partially Socialist. The man who led India to Independence was Nehru, a Fabian Socialist. He implemented Socialist policies, perhaps not leftist enough to your liking but on...
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A Photo essay: Socialism vs CapitalismStefan Koppelkamm took photos of E Germany before the Berlin Wall was knocked down by East Germans fed up with Socialism. Ten years later, he returned to the same locations and took the photos again....
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My plan is to work, save and invest in the stock...My plan is to work, save and invest in the stock market after buying a home. By being employed, which is what I am now, I am a member of the proletariat. By buying stocks I am one of the owners of...
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Nothing exploitative about the system at all. I...Nothing exploitative about the system at all. I am working in a company. So I qualify to be called a member of the proletariat. I don't feel exploited. If I can get a better paying job elsewhere I...
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I don't know how to calculate that with...I don't know how to calculate that with precision.
It also depends on 1% of what. If its 1% of the people in the world, then I have a good chance. According to the link I gave you above, half of...
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Nope. They were not rich. His dad was a machinist...Nope. They were not rich. His dad was a machinist and his mom was an accountant. See his biography.
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Work, save as much as I can and invest in stocks...Work, save as much as I can and invest in stocks as well as I can. I may or may not make it into the top 1% in America. But being middle class in America would make me in the top 1% in the world. See...
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You are right that it is mathematically...You are right that it is mathematically impossible for everyone in a country to be in the top 1% of income unless there is equality of income.
However, we all have a chance and it takes hard...
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No, they are not making money off the working...No, they are not making money off the working people. Its a fair exchange. Both are willing buyers/willing sellers. The employee "sells" his services to the employer at a mutually agreed price. There...
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Well, time will tell. Its still the morning of...Well, time will tell. Its still the morning of my life.
Is that right? Well , how did he get rich?
I don't think she is advocating that.
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Steve Jobs started out poor and became rich.Steve Jobs started out poor and became rich.
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Excellent article from CNNDon't blame the 1% for America's wage gap.
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Comment: There you have it. Those who work hard, save their money and stay faithful to their spouse make it to the top 1%. If you...
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Why would someone work hard or invest and take...Why would someone work hard or invest and take risks if most of his income or profits gets taxed away?
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There we go again. We are back at the definations...There we go again. We are back at the definations game. You guys are so far to the Left that you the Socialist Party is not Socialist enough for you.
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For me, Sakorzy has been a dissapointment. He...For me, Sakorzy has been a dissapointment. He promised much in the last Presidential elections (2008 I think) but delivered very little. I had hoped that he would be the French Margaret Thatcher. But...