WEBCO

So you believe capitalism leads to communism?

dtucker300 Loc: Vista, CA

Not at all. It sounded like two idiots trying to prove who is the bigger idiot. I was only commenting on that one particular post
Neither won.

dtucker300 Loc: Vista, CA

I see. I read the post too quickly. My mistake.

Radiance3

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NO, Socialism leads to Totalitarianism or Communism.

Nick Nicholson Loc: Florida, USA

Did I say every revolt led to communism? No, I did not. Western Europe has avoided communism by adopting social democracy, and most countries there are quite happy with it. Your single case of a revolution not resulting in communism means nothing in the history of multiple examples. Are you really that ignorant?

WEBCO

Arguing with a fool, makes me one too. Enjoy your theory 😉

Nick Nicholson Loc: Florida, USA

Absolute historical fact. Not a theory. Only a fool closes his mind to history.

dtucker300 Loc: Vista, CA

Be careful when arguing with a fool. People may not be able to tell you apart.

Nick Nicholson Loc: Florida, USA

Ignore history at your own peril. Every case of a country becoming communist in the last 100 years, based on everything I have found in history books and on line records, shows clearly that uncontrolled capitalism was the direct cause of a revolution of the working class which killed off the wealthy, followed by establishment of a communist government. Cause? The rich capitalists kept taking more and more of the available wealth in the nation, causing a long term decrease in their standard of living of the working class until a leader said enough, time to revolt. And that is the result of uncontrolled capitalism with insufficient safeguards for the working class. And this is exactly what has been happening in America over the last 55 years, ×/-. Since I am 79 years old, I will not live to see it. But if it continues indefinitely, without sufficient social programs, a revolution is quite likely. And I really do not want that to happen to my country. But those persons saying socialism is communism are fools adding their voice to driving America toward communism. History says that is the cause.

dtucker300 Loc: Vista, CA

Uncontrolled Capitalism is not true Capitalism. It is crony capitalism, monopolistic capitalism, regulatory capitalism, administrative capitalism. We do not have capitalism in this country. True Capitalism means freedom to enter markets without artificial barriers. We don't have that. We have over-regulation and bureaucratic administrative state socialism. Yes, I fear for the next generations. This year may be the year that either saves the republic or destroys the American experiment in self-government. Choose wisely.

The simple solution is to vote all Marxist, socialist, communist, progressive, globalist, elitist, leftist, and fascist Democrats out of office. Repugnicans may not be the solution to all our problems, but Democraps are the cause of our problems. They first create a problem, escalate to crisis proportions, and then promise that they can provide the solution through the administrative state which leads to bigger government.

The hard solution is to start teaching school-age children the miracle of the American experiment and eliminate the wokism in our education. Bring back patriotism and pride in our country instead of the constant bashing of it. It won't be easy. People who want to vote more benefits for themselves at the expense of our country's financial security, and Politicians who are always willing to oblige the voters with more benefits only kick the can down the road making a day of reconning all the tougher for future generations to deal with. This is why true democracy doesn't work. It is why we have a Republic. Even socialist and communist regimes call themselves democratic.

WEBCO

Socialism is a ponzi scheme that destroys individuals initiative. It has never been able to sustain itself. We can have another revolution and rid ourselves of the rot in our government. A return to small government, large individual freedoms. European countries are being strangled by their entitlement states, especially with mass, unchecked "immigration". Sounds familiar 🤔

bylm1-Bernie

I subscribe to the Milton Friedman belief (and many other economists) that Capitalism has lifted more people out of poverty than any other form of government. Speaking of ignoring history, you may want to recall the early part of the 20th century and how the average family lived in the U.S. I am older than you by several years and I can recall how many families lived and the standard of living they had even in the forties and it isn't comparable to what is enjoyed today by virtually every family who stays together and exerts even a moderate amount of effort. This business of capitalism leading to communism is nothing more than the fantasy of a liberal. In capitalism, let's face it, there are going to be some people who get rich. But there are going to be many more who rise in income and wealth due to what has been built largely by entrepreneurship and ingenuity of those who have believed in hard work and have taken risks to build a system of government that is the envy of the world. Why do you think that millions from all over the world are streaming to this Country and making extreme efforts to get in.

bylm1-Bernie

You speak the truth. It amazes me how some can criticize capitalism yet embrace the unbridled invasion of our Country by illegals while paying them more than we are paying some of our military personnel for hazardous work to defend our Country.

microphor Loc: Home is TN

Its the democrat way. I'm starting to believe they want to destroy America. Why else would you support a man who allows an invasion of unvetted people to enter our country.