Someone once asked George Orwell why he abondoned his socialist beliefs later in life, and he replied: "Someone asked me where I'd rather live - Sovciet Russia, or the United States. I didn't even have to think about my answer."
You can argue, and truthfully, that capitalism has some victims. However, I can argue , and truthfully, that socialism has many many more as a proportion of the population (i.e. everyone who isn't a member of the party, for starters). And that's why I'm against it, plain and simple.
For sure, in terms of luxury etc., the US wins every time. That's called "selling out."
And in terms of individual freedom, liberty, happiness, and opportunity... If I have to sell out to be happy, have freedom of speech and association, a vote which means something*, and the opportunity to better myself and my family through hard work, ingenuity, and a little bit of luck, then I'll sell out any day of the week.
And modern capitalism as an excuse for imperialism has many more flavours of victim than merely financial ones.
Well, as the options I'm being presented with are everyone being a victim, or some people maybe being victims, I know which I'll go for. Obviously I'd like to live in a world with no voctims at all, but I dont' believe that's possible. As soon as a workable solution is postulated, I'll be first in the queue. Possibly the development of nanite manufacturing and home fusion power might do it. I don't know.
*I already know what you're planning to say to this, so don't bother. You know exactly what I mean by this statement so don't try hijacking it.
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You can argue, and truthfully, that capitalism has some victims. However, I can argue , and truthfully, that socialism has many many more as a proportion of the population (i.e. everyone who isn't a member of the party, for starters). And that's why I'm against it, plain and simple.
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And modern capitalism as an excuse for imperialism has many more flavours of victim than merely financial ones.
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And in terms of individual freedom, liberty, happiness, and opportunity...
If I have to sell out to be happy, have freedom of speech and association, a vote which means something*, and the opportunity to better myself and my family through hard work, ingenuity, and a little bit of luck, then I'll sell out any day of the week.
And modern capitalism as an excuse for imperialism has many more flavours of victim than merely financial ones.
Well, as the options I'm being presented with are everyone being a victim, or some people maybe being victims, I know which I'll go for. Obviously I'd like to live in a world with no voctims at all, but I dont' believe that's possible. As soon as a workable solution is postulated, I'll be first in the queue.
Possibly the development of nanite manufacturing and home fusion power might do it. I don't know.
*I already know what you're planning to say to this, so don't bother. You know exactly what I mean by this statement so don't try hijacking it.