What benefit will the nationalization of utilities in Venezuela including oil give to America? Is nationalization an example for the US to follow? I believe you can nationalize things without becoming overtly Communist or anything. I think nationalization only puts a rope around an economy that's going nuts and in a whole bunch of different directions - like the US economy. Stock market it the highest it's ever been...yet we're still paying out the whazoo for goods that simply are not worth what we pay for them - like gas and milk (two completely separate things - in no way am I comparing the two). Bottom line - is nationalization an example for the United States to follow?
2007-02-01 02:52:14 · 7 answers · asked by luke_r1996 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No the people are not happy. Newt is going to come out with some reforms and I hope both parties listen to him at least.
2007-02-01 02:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by spareo1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know enough about Venezuela Economy to say whether nationalization was necessary.
Roosevelt hit good mean between breaking up corporate nationalizations by breaking up conglomerates and trusts, thus letting mark forces work, and using government regulations were necessary. It's a little amazing that President Hugo Chavez hasn't been knock off. Hope he does not take the bait and self-implode. Your question raises question: Do you really think Big Energy want to take any chance that person similar to Hugo might get elected in Iraq.
2007-02-01 11:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Mister2-15-2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, nationalization is the worst possible answer. A free market system is the best and only answer. if you don't like the price of milk or gas, don't buy it. If you don't buy it, perhaps the price will come down. Nationalizing any industry destroys the competitive nature of the economy, and never works in the long run.
2007-02-01 11:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by jh 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you suggesting that we become "just a little bit communist?" That is like saying that a man could be "just a little bit gay." If a man puts another man's johnny in his mouth or rear end, he is gay. There is no halfway about it...same with nationalization.
2007-02-01 11:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No , because there are already businesses that do it . What are ya gonna do , a 'hostile takeover' of publicly and privately owned companies and stockholders !!
2007-02-01 11:03:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely NOT!
Read "Atlas Shrugged" then come back and see if you think nationalization and socialization of countries/governments is a good idea.....Keep in mind: If it sounds to go to be true, It probably is....
2007-02-01 10:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by CrazyCatLady 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a complicated matter.
2007-02-01 10:59:46 · answer #7 · answered by Avner Eliyahu R 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋