Or what in your opinion is worse?
2007-01-13 12:31:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
They are equally as bad when used by a corrupt government. Don't be quick to think that Socialism sounds good because it "pleases the ear" by giving out free money. Socialism enables more government control of its people. It begins as a means of redistribution of wealth, and then evolves into a communistic state in which a government empowers itself to make all decisions encompassing its citizens lives. Again, the maxim of power and corruption surely applies to both.
2007-01-13 12:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by curtis_wade_11 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You need to take political science courses! Bad question. Most dictatorships ARE socialist. And socialism is an ECONOMIC term when used by itself, anyways. Maybe you should ask what is worse, communism or fascism. Personally, I think communism. Commies are REAL BORING, the girls are usually butt-ugly , and they do not glorify the traditional family unit.
2007-01-13 14:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by david m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fascism of course, but you are comparing bottles with apples.
The majority of the democratic nations of the world have socialism(left wing) parties and governments. Spain and many northern European countries are very democratic socialism oriented nations.
Fascism in the other hang is related to a right wing dictatorship government in the way of Hitler, Mussolini, Batista, Trujillo or Pinochet.
2007-01-13 12:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by Lost. at. Sea. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fascism sounds worse.
Socialism doesn't have to be that bad. Public health care, education, equal opportunity isn't that bad. At an extreme it can be bad... ie. Communism or Stalinism.
2007-01-13 12:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by McDiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeez, they both suck so bad. But based on what we know from history, I have to admit that the highly socialist ones bordering on communism are worse.
As far as :"sounds", fascism sounds worse to my ears.
It sounds just like communism.
But Socialism in moderation is not that bad, it's actually good.--for the people, not necessarily for the rich and business.
2007-01-13 12:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by janesweetjane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fascism of course. It forces the idea of the ingroup - those who are part of that countries nationality - and the outgroup - almost anyone else. In the case of Nazi Germany this was extended to exclude Jews, Blacks, homosexuals and the disabled. It is not rocket science to see that it then creates seperation, which leads to fear and then on to hate and violence. Many psychological studies have shown just how this works. Socialism is nothing like this - in the right hands - and tries to promote equality and fairness in society whatever your luck of birth.
2007-01-13 12:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by Bill C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lot..notwithstanding it relies upon on who you ask. some FDR administration sorts, and one or 2 radicals did not concepts it. No, genocide isn't an significant portion of Fascism. monetary beliefs are. And.. "Minorities. close off the borders and make immigration unlawful. people could keep on with their own international locations." which will be a variety of of issues, yet what you only wrote isn't "Fascism". Anti-immigration, or "nativism" in case you want a unfavorable time period.
2016-10-31 00:59:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fascism, because it involved in killings of greater amount of people than socialism.
2007-01-13 12:36:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fascism is worse.
2007-01-13 12:34:50 · answer #9 · answered by snarkysmug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both sound the same to me on paper.
Historically however - fascism has ALWAYS ended in bloody revolt.
2007-01-13 12:36:18 · answer #10 · answered by Nicholas J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋