2007-10-09 00:20:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Most intellectuals in the world are aware of what socialism did to Russia. Yet, there are many who cling to that ideal.The truth is Mao's reign of terror is no longer a secret. And yet there are still some who believe it intellectually fashionable to regret the advance of capitalism in China, even as the increasing freedom of the Chinese people to engage in commerce has enhanced their lives.
Many Europeans are fully aware of how damaging democratic socialism has been in Germany, France and Spain. And yet they continue to oppose the liberalization of these economies. Here in the United States, we've seen the failure of mass programs of redistribution and the fiscal crises to which they give rise. And still we have many who continue to defend and promote them.
2007-10-09 01:01:51 · answer #1 · answered by Moody Red 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think so. In a social system, the society determines how wealth will be distributed. It sounds good, but I think it goes against the nature of human being. We, for the most part are not very altruistic, and we have have a natural desire (in my opinion) to want more. Now I could be wrong, but even if I'm not, it really doesn't work because it takes away the desire for competition, so the state fails to mature.
2007-10-09 07:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by Kitten S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it is applied to the US we'll be bankrupt. They fail to realize that even the poor working class can't afford any additional taxes!
It's a stupid stupid idea. With national health care, "They" are opening a can of worms and expecting us to eat them.
Thank you for bringing this up...star to you!
2007-10-09 07:26:01 · answer #3 · answered by The prophet of DOOM 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Every place that has tried it is Bankrupt
2007-10-09 12:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by tap158 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Moody Red hit this one out of the park!
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2007-10-09 08:29:14 · answer #5 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its is bankrupting us right now with social security and welfare
2007-10-09 07:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by gus1023 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, Bankruptcy only applies to entities, not to concepts.
2007-10-09 07:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by Darth Vader 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No.
2007-10-09 08:48:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋