You didn't see the buildings and infrastructure that the socialists built. You didn't talk with the citizens to hear what their lives were like before the wall came down. To try and pigeon hole my 90's time in Russia as just the result of post-communism, you are clueless.
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Wait, proof that the system is working is 4 day weeks, work from home, paid time off?
As opposed to socialism where you don’t have to work at all to achieve the same amount of economic freedom as those working 16 hour days.
Because that would require a modicum of thought and a nuanced perspective that most Americans are either incapable of or have been led to believe is traitorous to their ideological kin.
Still is. Plenty of us who fit into that category. Plenty of us who grew up poor, took school seriously and went to college. Married a poor, lived lower middle class until we could afford better. We struggled for the first 15-20 years. Now, we are upper middle, closer to the 1% than ever before. The American dream is real and achievable. Some have and advantage over others. Some have advantages given to them. Some use those advantages to better themselves. Others don’t.
I would be willing to bet, that most of the people bringing up these socialism vs. capitalism arguments, are themselves benefitting from the mix that is America.
Not supporting a system that requires 80 hour work weeks is a good choice, I think.I think we can all tell what kind of choices you've made in your life.
Capitalism most definitely not the best system. Capitalism without heavy oversight is a nightmare for most.
What a warped perspective. What other country in the world could produce a story like Tim Scott's? You should actually listen to him speak. You might become enlightened.
What other country would require 16 hour work days on the sliver of a chance your kids can be successful?
I didn't put words in his mouth. This is what he said. And as others here have pointed out, almost all other developed nations have more socioeconomic mobility than the United States. Liberals, including some Democrats, advocate for policies more like those in nations with higher mobility, while Republicans are staunchly opposed. A warped perspective would be thinking that we will be successful by doing the opposite of what works for everyone else.
Every country in the world. We all work endlessly to provide a good life for our descendants. I am sure your ancestors did also.
LOL that you think this can only happen in America.
Not like the US. We're one of the worse in terms of works hours vs ability to move up in life. A lot of countries look at us and wonder why we put up with it?
No society should look anything like what Bernie wants, just sayin.....
You don't even know what fascism is. Take it from me, it isn't wanting our borders secure, lower taxes and low crime and inflation.
Can I ask which countries? Why are so many people hellbent on getting to and living in the United States?
You seem okay with a large amount of Americans living in poverty.
Would you like to show some evidence of that? We have lots of income mobility in the US.
This post, right here. sums up the lack of thinking by the American rightwing voting bloc. Selfish as hell and the wealthy LOVE the way you think. Other countries laugh at us, because they take care of their citizens. We take care of the well off. Always.
This. It's completely ridiculous that people work for decades, raise a family, pay their taxes, get sick and lose everything. They play by the rules and our system doesn't protect them from a catastrophe. 10% of the population doesn't have to worry about this, and they sure as hell don't worry about the rest of us who do.
Listen to Ron DeSantis - I'm going to destroy leftism in this country. THAT is fascism. Everything he does is fascist and you'll happily vote for it.
I would be willing to bet that the majority of the people bringing up these socialism vs capitalism arguments don't even understand that they are economic systems vs forms of government and that pure capitalism hasn't existed in any society in our lifetime.
I'm ok with everyone in this country having the opportunity to succeed or fail to any degree possible on their own terms. I believe in freedom and opportunity not government handouts or promises.
Actually it's a great example.
Or we could invest in making more of our people healthier and better educated so that more people will be able to recognize their potential and be able to climb the socioeconomic ladder. There are many other countries that we could emulate if we wished to do so. Instead, the GOP endorses a race-to-the-bottom model with socialized costs and private profits. Not exactly the vision of capitalism that Adam Smith had.
Plenty of government handouts at the top of the economic ladder as well. Corporations have better branding and call them tax credits. Instead of welfare programs. Or charities that are essentially marketing/brand awareness campaigns.
A lot of people in Denmark don't know their biological father.
You apparently don't understand the studies and terminology. That's such a shock. Please post your study.
