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Question

In your opinion, is America becoming too capitalistic? Why or why not? All answeres appreciated and elaborate ones cherished. Have a great day!

James, It does seem that people are taking this as an either/or question. There are varying degrees of capitalism most certainly. Thanks for pointing this out.

James I just realized that many people probably equate democracy with caitalism. Hmmmm.

Sorry for the typos, James. I have fumble fingers!

Answer 1

No, America is not becoming too capitalistic. To the contrary, I think it is becoming (has become) too socialistic. There are subsidies for everything and everyone, and the Government thinks it has the right to stick its nose into every aspect of our lives.

In order to keep this state of affairs going, the Government spends like a drunken sailor. Already, we've got a national debt that totals $26,000 for every man, woman, and child in the country. That debt is scheduled to be EIGHT TIMES AS LARGE AS IT IS, NOW, over the next 15 to 20 years. The US is going to be bankrupt, if something isn't done to stop this rampant spending.

If you want to work for a solution, check out the Libertarian Party.

Answer 2

There is no such thing as too capatilistic. Capitalism is the only form of economy which takes into account the natural human condition to achieve in life. Innovation is driven by achievement and possible reward. Socialism fails miserably because it seeks to make everyone equal in all things. While it is true that all men are created equal, we do not remain equal in our drives and desires. Socialism tries to impose equality which means that someone willing to work harder enjoys no more in life than someone who does absolutely nothing. Many people want to blame their failings in life on capitalism and greed. They are unwilling to work harder for the things they want and being unable to place blame on themselves instead blame the system and those who they perceive as having more for no reason other than greed. There is also this tendancy to blame the system because they do not make what they think they are worth.

The United States is a world leader in almost every field, additionally we enjoy the highest standard of living and the most personal living space per capita of any civilized nation on the planet. Rather than being admired for this achievement we are denigrated not only by the world, but also by some of our citizens. We are seen as fat and lazy because we have achieved this high standard of living. I do not know if this is disgust or jealously and I don't really care. No matter what the cause it is all directly related to capitalism. I personally have no shame and embrace capitalism completely. The American Dream is rooted in a captalist system and still exists for those who are willing to reach out and grab it.

Answer 3

No, there is no such thing as being too capitalistic! Well, i guess there is, if it gets WAY too out of hand. But the problem is, the only way to control Capitolism is to start the same measures that made up Socialism, and we all see how that worked out.

We are not too capitalistic, but even if we do become it in the future, the alternative is far worse.

Answer 4

Yes. Greed has become the "American" way of life. Greed by oil companies. Greed by utility's and greed by the Insurance industry.
It's sad when you think about it. The CEOs,Doctors and Lawyers, and the insurance industry are all voting for Republicans in November, nothing will change that. They could care less about what is good for America and who the person is that they are voting for in November, as long as it's a Republican. They want to hold on to power at any cost. Power and greed are what motivates there vote. That is sad.
BTW, a 35 percent Federal tax rate only applys if your taxable income is above $319,100 per year in 2004. Taxes have not went down under Republicans, "Total" taxes have went up.

Answer 5

I have to disagree. We are not becoming too or more capitalist. In fact, we seem to be moving away from capitalism to a corporate-socialist state. Capitalism is investment in companies and industries in order to make a better return on that investment than one would by putting money in a savings account.

What I think you perceive as capitalism is actually consumerism. That, we are becoming. A consumerist nation is one that buys simply to have. We run and out and buy the latest, greatest thing to make sure we're the first kid on the block with a new toy. We're addicted to shopping as a society. That isn't capitalism. A good capitalist weighs options and shepherds money wisely.

Answer 6

My partner (who is East European) and I where discussing the concept that Americans are stupid, and some stupid remarks that we ourselves have heard from Americans.
Suddenly he went quiet, and then said: "Capitalism seems to be the new Communism, people are just being mass brainwashed by Mc Donald slogans instead off Hammers and Sickles, and they all have this idea that their country is the best and most well loved in the world" I saw what h meant. They are two extremely opposite theories, but in the end, they had the same effect on the people who live in it.

Answer 7

no it's not! i remember trying to by hot dogs with no money for extras while in college,not because i didn't have the money but because i liked to party..i made it through school ,4 years..i got a simple job mowing grass until i landed what i wanted a year later.. i worked hard and long,here 20 years later i am comfortable ,my kids are healthy ,i live in a simple home..i invested for 20 years and it has paid off! why should we who have worked for what we got be punished for our own capital? i pay 35% of my pay check for taxes to people i don't know or support what they do! when your government just takes your money you scream at the conservatives for making it! that is the crime here not capitalism..it's your own fault if you grow up and are still sayying do you want fries with that!

Answer 8

America has been too capitalistic for the last thrity years.The upshot to this is that capitalism has a way of correcting it's own faults whereas non-capitlaist societies do not.Take pollution for instance;
Cars create smog right? but it wasn't the EPA that created devices that control smog, it was someone who wanted to make a dollar on the idea.

Answer 9

yes, they are. I think they best way would be to have more of a mixed economy like Canada. Make health care public so people aren't dying and losing their houses because they need medical help. In a country that claims it is so wealthy, why are so many people dying because they can't afford these things. Capitalism has caused this. There has to be a lot of Capitalism views but the US has gotten to the point where they have perhaps gone too far. The quality of life in countries with mixed economies is much much higher, like Canada and Australia. A country does not need to be strictly capitalist or strictly socialist, there is a happy medium that i think a lot of Americans are overlooking when answering this question.

Answer 10

Capitalism has never failed, so no... Socialism fails everytime. There has never been a time in history where socialism has worked.