Poll: Capitalism VS Communism VS Socialism

[JMeganSnow]

I don't get it. How is USA not capitalism?

Hence my point. We have a *mixed* economy, not laissez-faire capitalism. (The laissez-faire part of that is redundant, but you have to say it nowadays or people get confused.)

Our Education and Medical systems are virtually government-controlled. We have a centralized government-controlled bank that sets monetary policy. Roads are socialized. City water delivery is socialized. Heck, nearly 30% of the LAND [http://www.dianahsieh.com/blog/2008/11/who-owns-west.shtml] is owned by the government.

A capitalist country is one that enforces separation of economy and state in the same fashion that separation of church and state is *supposed* to be enforced. A fully capitalist country has *never* existed *anywhere*.

 

[JMeganSnow]

Anyway, *laissez-faire* capitalism is the best system because it's the only one consonant with the above-mentioned human nature. It is the only system that respects individual rights and leaves people free to think and thus, to survive.

Spoken like someone who's never seen Laizzaiz-faire capitalism in action. It tends to turn the stomach somewhat.

Since it's never existed, that would be impossible--and what difference does it make if it "turns the stomach"? Cutting off a gangrenous limb to save someone's life turns most people's stomachs. Does that make it bad?

I wasn't aware that the digestive system was the source of cognition.

 

[Sewblon]

Communism is just an extreme form of Socialism which renders this discussion moot.
But to contribute instead of just criticize, I have never left the United States but From what I know about history Socialism just means giving more power to the largest, most corrupt, least efficient corporation(the government.) Capitalism is the best economic system we can get until Jesus returns.

 

[chronobreak]

Capitalism has treated me well, I'm rich, Not much else to say.

 

[lenin_117]

Anyway, *laissez-faire* capitalism is the best system because it's the only one consonant with the above-mentioned human nature. It is the only system that respects individual rights and leaves people free to think and thus, to survive.

Spoken like someone who's never seen Laizzaiz-faire capitalism in action. It tends to turn the stomach somewhat.

Since it's never existed, that would be impossible--and what difference does it make if it "turns the stomach"? Cutting off a gangrenous limb to save someone's life turns most people's stomachs. Does that make it bad?

I wasn't aware that the digestive system was the source of cognition.

Oh, you'd be suprised the sort of things i learn from my bowels, the deep philisophical insights.

 

[Chickenlittle]

I have to say Socialism, to an extent. there needs to be a mix between Capitalism and Socialism for things to go anywhere. Like others have said, human nature gets in the way of the true spirit of Communism.

 

[Altorin]

Capitalism has treated me well, I'm rich, Not much else to say.

sharesies?

 

[JMeganSnow]

Anyway, *laissez-faire* capitalism is the best system because it's the only one consonant with the above-mentioned human nature. It is the only system that respects individual rights and leaves people free to think and thus, to survive.

Spoken like someone who's never seen Laizzaiz-faire capitalism in action. It tends to turn the stomach somewhat.

Since it's never existed, that would be impossible--and what difference does it make if it "turns the stomach"? Cutting off a gangrenous limb to save someone's life turns most people's stomachs. Does that make it bad?

I wasn't aware that the digestive system was the source of cognition.

Oh, you'd be suprised the sort of things i learn from my bowels, the deep philisophical insights.

And I'll bet they're worth about as much as the other stuff that regularly comes out of your bowels.

 

[artician]

All three are fatally flawed by man. Communism as is expressed in The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx has never been enacted, as it is a form of government that calls for no government, no money, and people helping others to help others. Socialism is the common misnomer for so -called communist government, and it is closer to Facism (See the USSR, China, and Cuba). Capitalism is bacically a form of government that encourages cut-throats and corruption, enough said. So i pick Rome's Government, as a Citizen.

 

[Good morning blues]

Socialism wins, because it prevents both the apathy and corruption of communism and the exploitation and inequity of capitalism.

 

[Brett Alex]

So i pick Rome's Government, as a Citizen.

Even that didn't work sadly. The flaw in that case was leaving a significant portion of the army in control of one man.

 

[Samurai Goomba]

Capitalism has enough money to buy Communism and Socialism. Capitalism wins.

Spoiler

 

[Altorin]

Capitalism has enough money to buy Communism and Socialism. Capitalism wins.

If that isn't an RTS where capitalism does just that, it fails.

 

[lenin_117]

Anyway, *laissez-faire* capitalism is the best system because it's the only one consonant with the above-mentioned human nature. It is the only system that respects individual rights and leaves people free to think and thus, to survive.

Spoken like someone who's never seen Laizzaiz-faire capitalism in action. It tends to turn the stomach somewhat.

Since it's never existed, that would be impossible--and what difference does it make if it "turns the stomach"? Cutting off a gangrenous limb to save someone's life turns most people's stomachs. Does that make it bad?

I wasn't aware that the digestive system was the source of cognition.

Oh, you'd be suprised the sort of things i learn from my bowels, the deep philisophical insights.

And I'll bet they're worth about as much as the other stuff that regularly comes out of your bowels.

Why would you say that? I'm going to go in a corner and cry.

 

[Samurai Goomba]

Capitalism has enough money to buy Communism and Socialism. Capitalism wins.

If that isn't an RTS where capitalism does just that, it fails.

Well, try this one, then. (Honestly, I had to wiki that game just now to figure out what it was actually about.)

Spoiler

Edit: Or maybe this:

Spoiler

 

[JMeganSnow]

Why would you say that? I'm going to go in a corner and cry.

Is okay. I have Capitalist Kleenex for you.

 

[Altorin]

Why would you say that? I'm going to go in a corner and cry.

Is okay. I have Capitalist Kleenex for you.

That's actually Socialis TP.

but it'll do.

 

[JMeganSnow]

Why would you say that? I'm going to go in a corner and cry.

Is okay. I have Capitalist Kleenex for you.

That's actually Socialis TP.

but it'll do.

In Soviet Russia, the Kleenex booger you!

 

[Anarchemitis]

Which is "best" Capitalism, Communism, Socialism?
Which is "best" Wii, Xbox or Xbox 360?

There is no such thing as a "best" political ideology. There are ones that work better than others, and one that people or companies or dictators like better, but no decisive ideology that can be described as superior in all ways by any measurement.

I don't actually have a political Spectrum favorite. Capitalism promotes greed, Socialism demands too much of everyone who probably don't care, and Communism is just like Socialism except without the mandatory violent overthrowing of the rich and empowered.

 

[lenin_117]

Which is "best" Capitalism, Communism, Socialism?
Which is "best" Wii, Xbox or Xbox 360?

There is no such thing as a "best" political ideology. There are ones that work better than others, and one that people or companies or dictators like better, but no decisive ideology that can be described as superior in all ways by any measurement.

I don't actually have a political Spectrum favorite. Capitalism promotes greed, Socialism demands too much of everyone who probably don't care, and Communism is just like Socialism except without the mandatory violent overthrowing of the rich and empowered.

There is a "best" system. The idea that humanity thought of three exactly equal ways to govern and that they are all balanced perfectly is outrageous. One is definetly better for society, the argument is which one.