capitolism and democracy are not synonymous....?

Question

what do you think?
time for a revolution?

i no, boredom and too much weed!!

Answer 1

You are correct that they are not synonymous. Capitalism defines an economic system based on free enterprise. Democracy defines a form of government where we elect those who will run our country.

If you seriously think it is time for a revolution, I invite you to go live in a foreign country, any foreign country, for a year. Then come back to the United States and tell me we have it so bad here.

Answer 2

Capitalism....is an economic system of lassez faire...let us alone...where the government does not interfere in free market business. Democracy is a political system based on a system that allows the majority in any country to decide what the laws of the nation will be.
One is an economic system...one a political system...they are not even in the same category for one thing.
Capitalism is based on a political system where individual rights are protected--as in our government . Democracy, on the other hand, allows the rights of the individual to be voted away if the majority approves.
The US is constantly being confused with a democracy.....which we are not...remember your pledge in the morning throughout your school years, "to the Republic...for which it stands"...this nation was founded and set up in our Constitution as a Republic.....which respects and protects individual rights...and without which, by the way...there can be no rights of any kind.

Answer 3

Well Capitolism isn't a word, unless it's a value system based on the building that houses the legislative branch.

Capitalism and democracy are NOT synonymous. No one ever said they were. Capitalism is "He who has the gold, makes the rules," or "He who pays the piper calls the tune."

We ARE a democracy, but in this capitalistic society, it is so easy for either side to purchase influence through the media.

Answer 4

A country can enjoy capitalism, as in the case of China, without the slightest need for democracy.

Capitalism, certainly in the European sense, got started long before anyone thought of having the kind of democracy which we enjoy today.

It is not true that Capitalism needs democracy. It is true however that Capitalism needs a stable situation in which to flourish. Capitalists therefore are not concerned with what kind of government, but that it is in control and allowing them to operate as they see fit, with as little red tape as possible.

Answer 5

they are not but they usually go hand in hand.

with capitalism the free market controls the economy,
With democracy the free people control the government..

usually when one falls the other falls. If you have a dictator then usually they do not want the free market to control the economy and they start to change it.

Look what happened in Cuba when Castro took power.. Cuba was a capatilst society but then castro the pig came in and took away the free market, then took away the freedom of the people..

If the leader wants absolute power with no chance of leaving power.. then he will not let the people have possesions

Answer 6

capitolism- need to make money no matter how.
democracy- how to create orderly chaos.
they are completly opposite. one benefits the few, the other benefits no one due to not having any real direction, only differing opinions, none of which is the same as any other.

Answer 7

I think you seriously need professional help
one question you are crying about depression
then you have the energy for revolution
yeah a serious professional

Answer 8

No they are not, but they are enlightenment philosophies and are complementary.