We should all be greatful for socialism/liberalism

[Billy000]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

We need liberal/progressive ideas.

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

 

[Never3ndr]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters, or health regulations...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think a lot of what you listed are socialist constructs. My understanding of socialism is when it refers to government owned enterprises (like the police or our education system) not necessarily regulations dictating the conditions of workers. If I am incorrect in this, I'd simply ask for you to provide a link better describing how regulations similar to what you listed are considered to be part of the socialist umbrella.

 

[S.J.]

Where did they find this guy?

 

[Maryland Patriot]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters, or health regulations...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

Socialism to you and those like you mean only one thing," If I want it, you need to buy it for me."
but you did forget all the bullshit programs that only tempt people not to work. and then there is the health care where half the country is stuck paying for the other half.
socialism sucks, it is the downfall of society. If we were to just let the lazy starve and die from untreated health issues, the guilt would be gone in a few generations, but the socialist programs are going to be here eating up everyone's income until the end of time. or till the country fails and is taken over by the Mexicans. Which could be within the next 4 years if Trump is not elected.

 

[gipper]

More government control is great in the small minds of deluded fools.

 

[Billy000]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters, or health regulations...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think a lot of what you listed are socialist constructs. My understanding of socialism is when it refers to government owned enterprises (like the police or our education system) not necessarily regulations dictating the conditions of workers. If I am incorrect in this, I'd simply ask for you to provide a link better describing how regulations similar to what you listed are considered to be part of the socialist umbrella.

The ideas you are referring to are ideas that self-identified socialists came up with and pushed during the 20th century. That is why I listed them. You are correct that they are not actual socialist ideas. Self identified socialists in the early 20th century combatted the will of Big Business.

 

[amrchaos]

Careful

The op is really talking about Modern Liberalism

Socialism deals with corporate ownership by the workers. In other words, private ownership such as houses an cars, is still present, but business are in a form of shard ownership by the laborers.

State capitalism is ownership by the State. In its weakest forms, the state can own some businesses, investments and other properties. In its strongest form, Private property ownership is disallowed--all property, businesses and what have you are owned by the state.

All nations practice some form of State Capitalism. So called "Communist" nations usually take State Capitalism to the extreme.

P.S.
1. The late 20th century has proven many socialist and communist philosophers incorrect. You can not obtain socialism through revolution and State capitalism. The concentration of power is to great to "redistribute" power/property rights back among the individuals as required in Socialism. In fact, the seizing of wealth from the rich is not even a requirement of Socialism.

2. Revolution is not necessary to achieve a nearly pure Socialist system. 'in fact, many of the tools of the Free market system, such as ownership through stocks an bonds, can recreate any company into a socialized company!

3. Socialism does not resolve the so-called "economic inequality" problem. Modern Liberalism is the only known ideology that is directly focused on the issue.

4. Modern Liberalism focus on the redistribution of some power/property in order to correct the inequality found in Free market systems . How to do this in a justified manner is the core problem of Modern Liberalism. Regulations, social security an the welfare state are purely Liberal/Modern Liberal constructs.

5. The mixing of the definitions of Socialism, State Capitalism, Liberalism and Modern Liberalism is more the results of propaganda by right wingers to scare the population off from practicing any of the concepts.

In the end, there is always the practice of State Capitalism to some level. Socialism is not really a solution to economic woes. Modern Liberalism, if practiced, should be carefully monitored and highly criticized whenever exercised.

 

[elektra]

Socialism fails every time, those who advocate socialism and understand it, would prefer total anarchy. They are so delusional they believe they would be the strong who survive in total anarchy.

It is like dreaming one survives, fights and wins the Zombie apocalypse.

 

[Dale Smith]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters, or health regulations...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

USA.INC is the majority shareholder in every Fortune 500 corporation and their subsidiaries. You might want to do a little legwork on the CAFRs (Comprehension Annual Financial Report) while USA.INC pleads poverty and claim they need to raise taxes while cutting back on services, they are actually sitting on 60 TRILLION dollars in wealth. So if socialism is "da gubermint" owning corporations? Congrats to you.....we made it.

 

[Billy000]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters, or health regulations...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

USA.INC is the majority shareholder in every Fortune 500 corporation and their subsidiaries. You might want to do a little legwork on the CAFRs (Comprehension Annual Financial Report) while USA.INC pleads poverty and claim they need to raise taxes while cutting back on services, they are actually sitting on 60 TRILLION dollars in wealth. So if socialism is "da gubermint" owning corporations? Congrats to you.....we made it.

Lol you do know that any government expense is meant to be paid for with taxes right? Even before Bush and Obama's crazy defense spending, we would have faced a deficit black hole without corporate taxes. Of course, you also must take into account the EFFECTIVE tax rate on corporations which is 12%. Many corporations pay 0% in federal taxes per year because of loopholes.

 

[Billy000]

Socialism fails every time, those who advocate socialism and understand it, would prefer total anarchy. They are so delusional they believe they would be the strong who survive in total anarchy.

It is like dreaming one survives, fights and wins the Zombie apocalypse.

How hard is it for you people to understand that the US has always already embraced socialism? Anything your tax payer money funds is SOCIALISM.

 

[elektra]

How hard is it for you people to understand that the US has always already embraced socialism? Anything your tax payer money funds is SOCIALISM.

I have no idea what the "US" is, you mean me and you?

 

[Theowl32]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

 

[Billy000]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

You know I'm right. That's why you omitted an actual argument.

 

[Billy000]

How hard is it for you people to understand that the US has always already embraced socialism? Anything your tax payer money funds is SOCIALISM.

I have no idea what the "US" is, you mean me and you?

That's your response to what I said? Really?

 

[Votto]

Socialism is wonderful. I should know, I created it.

 

[kaz]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

Lord praise the government, source of all tidings great and small!

Does the Kool-aid give you an actual buzz or is it more of a numbing sensation?

 

[Billy000]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

Lord praise the government, source of all tidings great and small!

Does the Kool-aid give you an actual buzz or is it more of a numbing sensation?

You know I'm right.

 

[Skull Pilot]

Where did they find this guy?

Public school

 

[Skull Pilot]

If Big Business had its way In the early to mid 20th century...

There would be no "days off" for low level employees.

There would be no overtime pay.

There would be no minimum wage

If it wasn't for socialism...

We would have no military, police, firefighters...hell the list goes on and on.

Today is Thank a Socialist Day...

Let the rest of us do our part and educate Republicans on What Socialism really means.

Lord praise the government, source of all tidings great and small!

Does the Kool-aid give you an actual buzz or is it more of a numbing sensation?

You know I'm right.

Technically you're not right because you are not describing socialism

Maybe you ought to learn what socialism actually is