Is capitalism better than socialism?

by Assassin~ Badass Buzz Guru Posted 2012/06/11 15:59:10

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	Yes	64 votes	65%
	No	34 votes	35%

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sick'n'tired 2012/06/13 21:21:37

Yes

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Very much so.

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Christine/Rest in peace Pet... 2012/06/13 06:43:59

Yes

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What government gives, it can also take away. I would rather be able to take care of myself, make my own choices in life, and accept responsibility for those choices, than to lose freedoms and rights that have been paid for in blood by generations of men and womwn who have faught for this country and those freedoms

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James 2012/06/13 03:55:11

Yes

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With capitalism, you are granted an equal opportunity to prove yourself at the whims of the market. Socialists believe in some magical money fairy that grants people money whenever they may wish.

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guitar kid 2012/06/13 03:09:18

Yes

Socialism is the perfect form of government for the perfect society with the perfect people. America is far from perfect, therefore, capitalism works most efficiently.

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Charles E 2012/06/13 00:20:05

Yes

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Freedom to succeed or guarinted failure. What is so hard about that?

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cmdrbnd007 2012/06/12 05:40:03

Yes

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Capitalism has made more money for more people than any other economic plan in history.

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beach bum 2012/06/12 04:04:02

Yes

yes

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DuncanONeil 2012/06/12 00:41:29

Yes

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Obviously!

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RicardoCabeza 2012/06/12 00:36:38 (edited)

Yes

But we will not have the opportunity to experience capitalism because we are in a socialist system that was established by the wealthy for the wealthy... So unless you are a sycophant you will not have the opportunity to step beyond the "new middle class"..(About $1.5 million year) What we have is a Plutocracy...

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hasher 2012/06/11 23:38:59

Yes

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of course the free enterprise system is the job creator. socialism takes away freedom and individual rights and crushes money making jobs. so many people dont understand what true capitalism is. it is what jobs are all about.

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JP 2012/06/11 22:52:07

Yes

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Look no further than the PIGS in Europe.

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GeorgiaGirl 2012/06/11 22:44:13

Yes

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In my opinion, it is much better. I would much rather have the right to do for myself than have the government do it or control it for me!

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geneticmistake 2012/06/11 22:07:18

No

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Actually, yes. Should have looked up the different forms of capitalism before answering. The US is basically a social market economy form of capitalism which is better than straight socialism.

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Freeranger 2012/06/11 21:37:38

Yes

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Absolutely, I believe that what I work for is mine, I don't believe that I should share with you what "I" work hard for. Get off yer ass and get busy.

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justfred 2012/06/11 21:08:58

No

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Are they mutually exclusive? What about a combination of the two?

Bridled capitalism.

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Vision of Verve 2012/06/11 21:04:51
maybeimalion 2012/06/11 20:35:32

No

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The balance between the two needs to be right.. either way certain people will take advantage and play the system.. one favors the rich the other favors the poor.. People who are totally against socialism seem to forget that despite the people who just play the system to take advantage, there are still people in genuine need of extra help and support.. without some aspects of socialism these people would essentially be left to starve to death.... if you are an anti-socialist you are effectively condemning innocent people to a life of suffering and in some cases death... Where does the real evil lie?. with those who sit on their ass and play the system, or with strong right wing agendas?

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The_Infidel_Atheist 2012/06/11 20:04:17

No

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And socialism isn't better than capitalism. I like the mix between the two.

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KarenInKenoshaWisconsin 2012/06/11 20:02:36

Yes

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But it's not an either / or (false dilemma); we have a mixed system out of necessity. It needs fixing.

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Robbb 2012/06/11 19:57:14

No

not only is it not better it is downright dangerous the well being of the human race.

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Hula girl - Friends not Fol... 2012/06/11 19:50:20

Yes

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Capitalism provides a goods or services that the people want. Socialism steals from those that make those goods and services and give it to those that sit on their fat ass all day long.

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The Judge to Hula gi... 2012/06/12 11:20:29

Actually that is not true

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Hula gi... to The Judge 2012/06/13 05:24:36

Actually it is true

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The Judge to Hula gi... 2012/06/13 08:58:55 (edited)

You need to re look at the definition of socialism, or hve someone read it too you and explain it.

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SK-LIBERTY OVER EQUALITY 2012/06/11 19:40:30

Yes

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Think about it ding dongs, you wouldn't be able to even attempt socialism without capitalism.

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Mark 2012/06/11 19:33:13

Yes

Socialism is impossible.

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onna 2012/06/11 19:28:39

No

Socialism leads to Communism. Socialism destributes the wealth so that no one wants to work because it will be taken away.

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Freebird 2012/06/11 19:19:02

Yes

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Capitalism is the backbone of this nation.

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Hippygirl 2012/06/11 19:05:37

No

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I think that a mixture of both works best

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ack 2012/06/11 18:52:42 (edited)

No

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Merry☆ 2012/06/11 18:52:29

No

Capitalism is shooting a deer and eating it, socialism is gathering a group of hunters to kill an elephant and share it. Both systems have their benefits and their flaws.

But obviously a mix of the two is to be preferred...

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GeorgeAMartini 2012/06/11 18:50:28

Yes

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Capitalism and freedom are closely tied together. Socialism by its very nature is anti-freedom.

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dear•LT13☻ 2012/06/11 18:42:52

No

I'm not sure capitalism works without a little socialism - which is better, well - I don't think one works without the other either way.

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tragic silence 2012/06/11 18:10:05

No

Laissez-faire policies haven't worked too well before....capitalism needs some regulation, and people need some safety nets. Capitalism with a touch of socialism is where it's at.

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Sew 2012/06/11 18:07:32

No

A nice medium is prefered.

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Bastion 2012/06/11 17:58:40

No

I think the answer is . . . . it's both.

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socokid 2012/06/11 17:56:20

No

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Not sure. What I DO know is that a mixture is what seems to work best. Extremes of either are fraught with destructive, counterproductive danger.

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Michaelene 2012/06/11 17:53:53

Yes

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onna to Michaelene 2012/06/11 19:30:34

China is Communist.

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Michaelene to onna 2012/06/12 16:12:06

Can you elaborate on why China is embracing capitalism?

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