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Most of the decisions that impact society are made by groups and individuals with a lot of wealth and influence.
Both ideas have massive flaws. We're sliding nicely into a caste system when Republicans are at the helm. A totalitarian police state with the Democrats. It boils down to what you lean into by your opinions on certain issues. Today, it's a right or wrong answer. Choose.I think that's exactly what democratic socialists want to change.
50% plus 1 then order 50% minus 1 on everything. Which is exactly why the Founders didn't want a Pure Democracy. Pure Democracy sucks.Wrong.
People decide what they want, and then they elect the candidates who will do it for them.
There is no other way.
If you do not collectively create government to do what the majority want, then the only alternative would be that the wealthy elite would control everything themselves instead.
I don't think it does. A totalitarian regime is based on fear and coercion, which is ultimately toxic to a society. Even if the current leader is a great guy or gal, an all-powerful government creates paranoia and distrust in society.
Of course. You're a lunatic extremist. There's tyranny around every corner for you. How fucking dull.The government's job is to protect you from predators, foreign and domestic. It also settles disputes. Anything else is tyranny.
Socialism on steroids path has always been communism.True.
But where to totalitarian regimes come from?
They come from the wealthy elite who can manipulate media or hire mercenaries.
They do not come from socialism, which is collective, communal, and cooperative, so therefore inherently democratic.
50% plus 1 then order 50% minus 1 on everything. Which is exactly why the Founders didn't want a Pure Democracy. Pure Democracy sucks.
This country is screwed because of a corrupt Central Gov't that is bought and paid for and for us allowing them too much power. States should rule their own internal affairs without a peep from the Fed. the Fed IS THE STATES ANYWAY.
Yes. It is a problem.Our problem here is both sides are corrupt as hell feeding on the dollar and destroying it's value.
Of course it is. And how does one go about stopping that giant, behemoth government cash cow called 'bailouts' that's been picking winners and losers regardless of party affiliation longer than you or me were a gleam in our daddies eyes, hmm?It isn't Capitalism when the Gov't picks the winners.
More local the better. Founding principle. Exactly why they spayed and neutered the fed.Sure states are more receptive than federal, but that does not change the fact states should be socialist.
Fascist capitalists have more influence on the federal left because they control the media.
Socialism on steroids path has always been communism.
Our problem here is both sides are corrupt as hell feeding on the dollar and destroying it's value. It isn't Capitalism when the Gov't picks the winners.
More local the better. Founding principle. Exactly why they spayed and neutered the fed.
By States handling their own affairs they choose their own fate and don't force it on others. I shouldn't tell New York how to live and they shouldn't tell Alabama how to live.
We do not have pure capitalism nor is the Stock Market doing what it was initially intended to do.There has never been any thing close to communism above the size of a small tribe or religious community.
Corruption and capitalism go hand in hand, because they both worship materialism.
It isn't a race so we should all be gaining, not just a select few "winners".
Of course not. They're all thoroughgoing corporatists. But they use the socialism spiel as cover. They get Bernie to whip the progressives into a frenzy, convincing them that they'll finally get all the "free shit" they want, but the same old power structure will prevails. Wash, rinse, repeat.It should, because It's complete bullshit. The right instills the constant red herring fear of socialism, always on the next rise in American society for as long as I've been breathing. The more extreme on the left seem to embrace socialism because they are young, dumb and inexperienced and have a tenuous grasp of history. The left 'Squad' don't ever mention it. I've yet to see a politician of any political stripe openly embrace socialism as a viable governing strategy/alternative.
Because this narrative holds no water. It's place in political discussion is a non-starter for me.
The elite own the politicians. It's harder to own everyone locally. It can be done but much harder as locally the people see it easier.Sure, but that does not mean each state should not choose to be socialists.
All states have some natural resources, and if people collectively pool their excess capital to communally develop those natural resources for the benefit of all, then everyone profits instead of just the wealthy elite.
Pompous and ignorant.Wrong.
Sure there is. There's the "fuck you, homey don't play that" way. Ever heard of that?People decide what they want, and then they elect the candidates who will do it for them.
There is no other way.
No, that's not the only alternative. Open your mind. You don't have to eat shit.If you do not collectively create government to do what the majority want, then the only alternative would be that the wealthy elite would control everything themselves instead.
???Both ideas have massive flaws. We're sliding nicely into a caste system when Republicans are at the helm. A totalitarian police state with the Democrats. It boils down to what you lean into by your opinions on certain issues. Today, it's a right or wrong answer. Choose.
And we sure as fuck are super-passionate about it lately. It's annoying.Of course not. They're all thoroughgoing corporatists. But they use the socialism spiel as cover. They get Bernie to whip the progressives into a frenzy, convincing them that they'll finally get all the "free shit" they want, but the same old power structure will prevails. Wash, rinse, repeat.
Dangerous misconceptions about the purpose of government. People who think that EVERYTHING should be run by government.True.
But where to totalitarian regimes come from?
They come from the wealthy elite who can manipulate media or hire mercenaries.
They do not come from socialism, which is collective, communal, and cooperative, so therefore inherently democratic.
We could look at it's success rate.This is the principal conceit, the inane presumption, of modern Democrats. They believe that majority rule is infallible.
We could look at it's success rate.
