Are capitalism and Democracy like freedom and socialism-impossible to get to exist side by side?

Question

They started out as liberating underdog movements and came into collision course with the foundatin of it self as competition took away ideals and shattered morals.
What Now!?

Im an Scandinavian myself and here we se competition rise,tempo rise and no one knows why.We was in the habit to at least try to evaluate consequenses.
We have beggers in the subway-that used to be sagas from the south of Europe and the ELITE do more 500% moreSEK than a worker."we must have the same pay as in Germany"
The problem That this "we" isv soon blown away.
We have the know how and rtesorses but in politics strong right wings-not just conseratyivers but kryptp fascist.The haveb rep.in many communes.
And all is in name of prosperity.
Growth is more important than consequenses-
(we had out first law about freedom of the press in the 1700s
and constituted as a nation in the 1500s)

Answer 1

No...
Capitalism & Democracy are natural partners...

Answer 2

Socialistic forms of government push for a guaranteed outcome. They are started by idealist pushing the idea that everyone should be equal and that the street sweeper should be paid as well as the corporate executive. They do not see that there is and always will be a different pay scale between those who work hard and those who work smart. The only outcome that can be guaranteed under socialism is a political elite and the working poor.

Capitalism on the otherhand does not guarantee the outcome. Well there is one guaranteed outcome in Capitalism and that is unless you are born into a wealthy family "if you don't work, you don't eat." Capitalism offers opportunity to advance and it works best when there are high morals and family values. An example of this would be Asian Americans here in the United States. They start a business, many times a restaurant. The entire family works in the restaurant. The children forego sitting around playing Nintendo and after school activities and work in the family business. Maybe they forego college for this generation and focus on it for the next. They understand that through hard, smart work, they will raise their lifestyle. Many who have come to this country have lived under socialistic regimes and know of it's failures and sieze the opportunity to succeed.

Answer 3

I so admired Scandinavian Social Democracy.

People had security and the ability to compete freely in the arts and society as a whole. But capitalism is insidious in its force of change. It comes, a wolf in sheep's clothing, and finds any cracks in a society that is not entirely happy with it's social condition. It poses as a liberator while it suppresses freedom for the benefit of a few rich entrepreneurs.

In Scandinavia, maybe people became too complacent. In Eastern Europe every thing collapsed. Now there are millions below the poverty line and it would seem that the "American" disease is almost every where.

Democracy is freedom is socialism. In economic terms however it is not essential that society has only a command economy (though in health, education, social services etc this is desirable) but also a demand economy. In this sense Capitalism can work with Democracy but it will take a strong and vibrant democracy to make this work.

Answer 4

First, let's dispel the part about Democracy. The United States is a republic and capitalism is an economic system that best represents a free society. In addition, we do exercise government controls over what business can and cannot do in order to prevent monopoly, unfair labor practices, safety in the workplace, etc. Also, despite the myth that corporations control America, business contributes enormous sums of money to charity as well as social causes. They also contribute to political causes because, like you and I, they are free to do so within the campaign finance laws.

Socialism does not promote freedom. Whether one wants to call it social democracy or progressivism, socialism is a retarded political system that appears to be benevolent as long as one keeps their mouth shut and go along with the program. socialism does not promote economic growth because all business belongs to the state and all people belong to the state as well. Socialism depends on a cloistered society and repressed media to cover up its failures.

While it is fashionable to bash the United States, our society has a transparent media and accountable government. We also have elections that result in the peaceful transition of power. There are warts, to be sure, but those warts can be addressed through due process and patience.

One other thing that those "evil" corporations do: they create jobs. They also return dividends to investors. The average investor these days is the average worker who has a 401-k or an IRA or both (if they're smart).

I think most people who bad mouth corporations are people who are jealous because they were either too lazy or too stupid to better themselves and figure the government owes them an extravagant lifestyle.

The government did not shatter morals or ideals. One can still succeed in America if he or she is willing to put in some hard work and long hours to achieve their dream. And, accept a setback or two along the way.
Morals were shattered by a society addicted to the cult of personality.

Answer 5

I think you are way off base in your opinions/criticisms. Capitalism is an economic form. Democracy is a form of government. They can and do exist side-by-side in the US. It is however, technically correct to say the US is a representative republic, rather than a democracy.
Because we have freedom in the US, we choose Capitalism and Democracy.
Although it is highly unlikely, freedom and Socialism can exist together. What if everyone in a country is a Socialist and they all choose a Socialist form of government, which technically means equal outcomes for everyone in the country.
It is not clear who or what supposedly took away ideals and shattered morals.
Ideals and morals are individual attitudes. There are idealists and pragmatists in any economy, society, or form of government.
In the US today, there are a few amoral people. Most of them are in jail. Some are on their way to jail. Some may be laying low and are not bothering anyone...not a government or economic problem.
In the US we have a bright future, good economy. I feel blessed by God to be living in the US. I will continue to enjoy my privilege.

Answer 6

crusty old fart & similar: in America the American dream means that anyone can rise to any level and do anything - yes? It is quite possible to point to a number of people who have overcome their social environment and have made good. What about the TENS OF MILLIONS of Americans who live below the poverty line and will never see the American dream because the middle-class can only afford so much if it is produced and served up by people on minimum wage or less.

Also, if things are so good in America why have you got the highest per capita rate of homicide and violent crime in the developed world? AND an actual number of homicides that exceeds the total number in the rest of the developed world put together? AND a homicide rate that exceeds by a factor of 30 your annual losses in the Iraq conflict? Considering their social background, most of your soldiers are actually safer in Iraq than back in their ghettoes.

It's not about democracy and capitalism or about freedom and socialism it's about power - political & financial - no matter your countries theoretical politics or philosphy.

'power corrupts and absolute power corrupt absolutely'

Answer 7

definite -cos they are the two Boll*cks. My Rant is going like this........... With worldwide Warming, oil working out and Democracies behaving covertly to cover their reasons for appearing on any subject (whether that is invading Iraq, or merely putting up taxes - you will not often learn the finished tale, or get what you have been promised on your election manefesto - yet what would be introduced would be watered down pap..........) So ...............the only way forward is Benevolent Dictatorship. this is you will take your medicine-because of the fact that is sweet for you and at last issues gets extra effective. This works 'cos no one needs to rigidity approximately being re-elected, so as that they do no longer could mislead you. in case you like - one in each and every of those open e book "militia Junta" - while you are able to scoff - take a seem at Thialand and Singapore as good examples - commercially sucessfull, sharp dicipline, and in Singapore's case spotlessly clean - now think of in case you are able to desire to run that kind world extensive. (China is heading in this path - and how superb that is in the event that they tagged on a tackling worldwide Warming time table and addressed their Human Rights to what they are at present doing commercially ...........) Hmmm

Answer 8

Free Markets, and democracy are compatiblie, but Anglo vs Scandivian system of goverment both represent the people very well, and both systems have transparecy, and people in both system are accountable. Its one thing to have free markets, and mixed economy, but in reality the curroption is what rots away opprounties for the honest people based on ability. Curropton is what makes economy, and goverment less efficent than lower taxation most cases.

Answer 9

Social Democracy constrains the control of Big business over society and the political arena. And so it should.

Answer 10

Might I respectfully suggest you take a look at Canada. Capitalism thrives, just not in the area of healthcare and liquor/beer sales. The drawback to that? Doctors are not the captains of industry they are in the US, and are responsible for providing healthcare to all citizens. And you have to go to one store to buy your liquor...not at every corner store or gas station. Is that such a big price to pay for government control in those areas? And for those who throw down the argument about quality of care, and long waits...again, do your research. Elective surgeries do experience long waits. But if you can afford it, you go to a private healthcare facility...but you have to pay. Or travel to the US, where again, you have to pay. People are not dying, waiting for surgeries or treatments, as is reported in the Republican American news.