Poll: Capitalism VS Communism VS Socialism

[likalaruku]

Well, I'm not down with dictatorships, but if you can find me a more democratic communist government, I'lll give it a try. & the socialists in Europe seems to be doing fine, I can try that too. Anarchy is a nice idea (no leaders, everyone is the government, everything works on votes) but people are still to stupid & lazy for it to work; we are comfortable with letting the government be out parents. Capitoism has it's flaws, but it hasn't effected me negatively.

 

[Cody211282]

Capitalism for the win(and it already did!)

and because I said that I should post this

because I will probably get a ton of crap for it.

 

[rabidmidget]

When It comes to political philosophy, I usually find the middle ground to be the best choice, so I guess I vote neither. That being said, capitalism and socialism work much better than communism and especially more than anarchy.

 

[Mcupobob]

I'm pretty happy with Capitalism, as it stands.

Yeah thats pretty much my stance, a good capitalist society with some socialism thrown in to even out the rough parts.

Like some weird economical/political cake of some sorts.

 

[Samcanuck]

I like the idea of Socialism.

Group pot to help those in need. Public departments that effect citizens are government run (I trust the gov't more at that level...closer to home for voters; therefore keeps voters interested in my opinion).

Btw, happy Canada day from this Patriot back to my fellow countrymen, and fellow commonwealther's.

I like the idea of giving people a lending hand to help them on their feet, but don't take it from the rich people. That's biting the hand that feeds you.

I believe the rich have just as much right to be taxed as any working person. They make the most, why shouldnt they pay an equal or higher tax percentage? Who else is going to lend the helping hand to those in need...the middle class? Why do you think the rich have a good enough reason to not be taxed based on there income like the common man does?

Seems all that does is widen the class differences by making the rich richer and the poor poorer. And how has that historically ended? The U.S does that...and how is the widening of classes going in the States (I have no idea...hear a lot about loss of jobs, dollar worth and feel the effects of loss of American business where I come from? But that doesnt mean thats entirely true) How about National and Foreign debt. 7 trillion+. How again is the concept of greed a good thing?

 

[EzraPound]

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.

Because as we all know, privately owned businesses have never obstructed our freedoms or our pursuit of happiness in any way.

I think, in a way, from capitalisms embracing what is only one part of human nature (humans are greedy and selfish, and that is what motivates them), that it's sort of brought out that aspect of our nature, it's brought out the worst in us. It's forced us to abandon the part of our nature that is caring and altruistic, because acting as such isn't compatible with a society based on selfishness. If you go through life only giving to others in our capitalistic society, you will most likely end up at the bottom of the food chain, because in order to get to the top, you are going to have to screw some people over. Capitalism, in my opinion, not only encourages this sort of selfish behavior, but forces people to resort to it in order to survive and make it.

And in the process of all of this, people's freedom is limited.

I didn't actually, er, say that. You must've misquoted.

 

[AndyFromMonday]

A system in which the people vote for everything the government does. Want a loan to build shit? You ask the people for a vote. I'm tired of having to appoint one person to represent several thousands. One person cannot account for what an entire state wants.

 

[punkrocker27]

what about a mixed economy?

 

[Shock and Awe]

A middle ground between Capitalism and Socialism is the best in my eyes. The free market mixed with significant government regulation brings the best result.

 

[Glademaster_v1legacy]

Out of the three choices which is best and which would you rather live with? It would help if you've experienced two or more but subjective rants are welcome. I personally would go for Socialism because it seems to balance everything better. BTW communism isn't "Lenin" communism, think more like Stalin or even Marx. Long Live the Reds!!!

You do know communism is basically a Socialist dictatorship? Also Marx is slightly different still called Marxism. Yes original I know. Some sort of balance of a mixed economy is best. Although the quote is more to add a poll option for a Mixed Economy or system as those are the three main. Capitalism(Free Enterprise), Socialism/Communism(Centrally Planned and Mixed Economy or System.

I know the people who run Ireland are basterds but something like our economy is best I think. Essential Services are provided but private enterprise takes care of Supermarkets, Hair Dressers, etc but private enterprise can go into the business of the public sector eg. anyone but Eircom on telephoen side, etc.

 

[rokkolpo]

there is no such ''best''.
what do you mean ''best''?

what makes us live longer, what makes us happier?

i do not get ''best''

i like using ''...''

 

[ryai458]

Communism is the best by theory, but since there is this little thing called humans its rather impossible. Socialism is probably the most sound idea since the majority of the population are morons so as long as intelligent power hungry people stay in charge a country shouldn't utterly fail.

 

[Fallen-Angel Risen-Demon]

We're in capitilism now so yeah, that.

 

[TheLaofKazi]

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.

Because as we all know, privately owned businesses have never obstructed our freedoms or our pursuit of happiness in any way.

I think, in a way, from capitalisms embracing what is only one part of human nature (humans are greedy and selfish, and that is what motivates them), that it's sort of brought out that aspect of our nature, it's brought out the worst in us. It's forced us to abandon the part of our nature that is caring and altruistic, because acting as such isn't compatible with a society based on selfishness. If you go through life only giving to others in our capitalistic society, you will most likely end up at the bottom of the food chain, because in order to get to the top, you are going to have to screw some people over. Capitalism, in my opinion, not only encourages this sort of selfish behavior, but forces people to resort to it in order to survive and make it.

And in the process of all of this, people's freedom is limited.

I didn't actually, er, say that. You must've misquoted.

Oh shit, sorry.

Now I can't find who said that... Maybe I typed it up in a midst of temporary insanity. Oh well.