AOC Gives Her Definition of Capitalism

[colfax_m]

Socialism and Communism say they care about people yet people from those countries literally escape and flock to those heartless systems of Capitalism you speak of. Why is that?

Many reasons. Russia went from communist to capitalist. Did it get better?

 

[LeftofLeft]

Many reasons. Russia went from communist to capitalist. Did it get better?

“Many reasons”. Name more than one on the same level as economic opportunity? As for Russia, unless you lived in the USSR and now experienced the transition, you can’t make that call.

 

[colfax_m]

“Many reasons”. Name more than one on the same level as economic opportunity? As for Russia, unless you lived in the USSR and now experienced the transition, you can’t make that call.

I think you misunderstand. We aren’t debating whether communism or capitalism is better. This isn’t 7th grade social studies.

These systems aren’t discrete. They’re commingled in complex ways. Lots of people say that much of Europe is socialist. They’re not fleeing.

 

[LeftofLeft]

I think you misunderstand. We aren’t debating whether communism or capitalism is better. This isn’t 7th grade social studies.

These systems aren’t discrete. They’re commingled in complex ways. Lots of people say that much of Europe is socialist. They’re not fleeing.

People aren’t fleeing Socialist Europe but I would argue more of the people fleeing Communism, Socialist, and Dictatorships, choose America comparatively. And, yes, ultimately, it is about what system is best. There are elements of Socialism commingled into our system here in America which I think is a good thing but will also be quick to say that America should not move more towards Socialism because it puts US just like Europe.

 

[dblack]

Yep,

Dingbat AOC tells us all what her definition of Capitalism is in an interview with Yahoo Finance. Here is the key quote: "So to me, capitalism, at its core, what we're talking about when we talk about that is the absolute pursuit of profit at all human, environmental, and social cost."


There are so many things I could say in response to this quote but I will it to you. Discuss.

AOC: Capitalism 'is the absolute pursuit of profit' at all costs

In a new interview with Yahoo Finance, progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explains her views on capitalism.

www.yahoo.com

What's to discuss? It's a common Marxist equivocation, but she's just making shit up. Nothing about capitalism implies or endorses her claim.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

I think you misunderstand. We aren’t debating whether communism or capitalism is better. This isn’t 7th grade social studies.

These systems aren’t discrete. They’re commingled in complex ways. Lots of people say that much of Europe is socialist. They’re not fleeing.

A lot of people think that Canada is Socialist as well, and look at the problems up there.

 

[dblack]

What's to discuss? It's a common Marxist equivocation, but she's just making shit up. Nothing about capitalism implies or endorses her claim.

She's deluded if she thinks getting rid of capitalism will eliminate selfishness and greed. It will merely channel it in a different direction. Those who want economic power will joins the ranks of government, rather than climbing the corporate ladder. And they'll have even more power as agents of government.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

Better than most. What do most people think capitalism? They think little more than “not communism” or “freedom”. They really don’t think through this more than the superficial level that American indoctrination has provided.

To be clear, I’m not saying capitalism is bad. It’s just that it’s not all good.

Then what is better than capitalism?

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

They are. Capitalism is one of competing structures and incentives.

Capitalism doesn’t give a shit about people. You may have a sense of nationalism that competes with capitalism. That’s different.

Capitalism isn't supposed to give a shit about people. That's what churches are for.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

Greed and capitalism are essentially the same.

And greed is bad? This video is only a couple of minutes long but very worth watching.

 

[colfax_m]

And greed is bad?

Sometimes.

 

[colfax_m]

Capitalism isn't supposed to give a shit about people. That's what churches are for.

Agreed. And here people were calling me stupid for saying so.

 

[colfax_m]

People aren’t fleeing Socialist Europe but I would argue more of the people fleeing Communism, Socialist, and Dictatorships, choose America comparatively. And, yes, ultimately, it is about what system is best. There are elements of Socialism commingled into our system here in America which I think is a good thing but will also be quick to say that America should not move more towards Socialism because it puts US just like Europe.

If they’re fleeing authoritarian socialists but staying in democratic socialists, maybe socialism isn’t the problem.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

I'm surprised anyone likes AOC, beyond her tits I mean. Regressive Democrats are a nasty bunch, such poor judges of character, because they ride the same boat. Here's what AOC thinks when she doesn't get her way:

AOC tells Schumer to make Sinema's life 'as difficult as possible'​

AOC tells Schumer to make Sinema's life 'as difficult as possible'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a new swipe at Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a moderate Arizona Democrat, and told Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to make her life "as difficult as possible."

www.yahoo.com

But when we rag on Cheney or Romney, we're bad people.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

If not than she has no common sense.

Does any liberal have common sense? If they had common sense, they wouldn't be Democrats.

 

[Devils_Advocate]

The bitch is as stupid as she is ugly. She wears it like a crown.

Body is nice and if you can get passed the psycho eyes and the teeth then you can be able to have one hell of a night…

 

[Devils_Advocate]

Does any liberal have common sense? If they had common sense, they wouldn't be Democrats.

Manchin…

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

That stupid uneducated bitch suppose to have a degree in Economics.

I wonder what degree she has that taught her tax breaks meant the city giving the company money like Amazon or the cost to retrofit every building in the US to be the greenest it can be.

 

[bripat9643]

Capitalism doesn’t give a damn about starvation. Not it’s problem.

Those who don't want people to starve adopt capitalism.

 

[colfax_m]

Those who don't want people to starve adopt capitalism.

Capitalism doesn’t give a damn if people starve.