Do you think that America has been intruding in buisiness activities, even since FDR was president? What do you think of what is happening?
2006-07-02 13:00:57 · 11 answers · asked by dave k 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Most definitely, though socialism set in long ago, the authoritarian tendencies of such a system, have dramatically increased in recent years, and the government already believes itself to be supreme over the economy.
2006-07-02 13:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by iconoclast_ensues 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Ever since we banned child-labor, put in a minimum wage, put health and safety standards for workers-who by the way are lucky just to have a job- we've descended into socialism. It's getting so bad that a CEO can't just shoot a homeless bum in the face anymore! How outrageous is that!? Who does the government think it is, telling me I can't pay a worker 10cents an hour and then 5cents the next day? The governments job is to give me money and get out of my way. After all, it's a free market!
**P.S.-FDR was no socialist. In fact, you can thank him for saving capitalism. But you and your Faux News friends wouldn't know that because the only history you read comes from the Bible. Oh, what a great book that is!
2006-07-02 14:42:21 · answer #2 · answered by eskimo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, America is taking a serious turn toward socialism and no, the government has not been intruding in business activities, it is just enacting the rules of the game.
2006-07-02 13:05:44 · answer #3 · answered by Custom fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, currently America is happily supporting business, and is making policy decisions based on that love fest.
The government "intruding" on business with such things as child labor laws, unions, 40-hour work week, safety standards, et al, is far from socialism.
I'd be interested in your definition of socialism.
2006-07-02 13:06:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally i would answer with a long, answer with an example some facts maybe a refrence.....
but this question is based on nothing but opinion, you throw FDR in to add some what? historical figure who exsisted therefore you have a question...no i don't think so.
This is all opinion based, i could not know jack and have an opinion.....
so as a joke i am gonna humor you .........
YES I AGREE WITH YOU!!!! OH MY GOD CAN'T THESE PEOPLE SEE THAT WE ARE BECOMING SOCIALIST, GIVEN THAT EVERY BUISNESS IS BEING.....wait for it .....SOCIALIZED!!!!! WAKE UP AMERICA!!!
2006-07-02 13:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by nefariousx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Try Fascist, like Germany in the 1930's and 1940's. Looks like the frikkin Cons will try the exact same thing Hitler did...
2006-07-02 21:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sean T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, we are far from it. Our president does portray some socialist, even fascist traits, but there is still a LONG way to go from democracy.
2006-07-02 13:04:13 · answer #7 · answered by TheAnomaly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because the republicans do a bad job
2006-07-02 13:03:56 · answer #8 · answered by Toddacanda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am just glad that I don't live in the States
2006-07-02 13:04:22 · answer #9 · answered by l l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by socialism, you mean satanism, then yes.
2006-07-02 13:02:24 · answer #10 · answered by icyhott4urmind 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋