Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Well, seems Socialism generally sounds pretty good on paper, but those type regimes never trust the people. They can't afford to have an armed populace. Sheep don't bite. Govt is by the people or it rules the people. When govt fears the populace, you have freedom. When the populace fears the govt, you have tyranny.

Color me skeptical. There's always a price to pay for free stuff. You can't see the Wizard of OZ behind the curtain. Don't think that's an accident do ya?

Capitalism has its warts, but beats whatever is number two. Too bad the USA is drifting that way. It's coming here soon enough without me going there. And, I have some great Australian friends.

DF


I couldn’t have stated any better!

People that felt ECON 101 was a tough course were likely socialists or Democrats.


I prefer classic.
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