First of all, you can't restrict it to 1920-1990; that ignores centuries of capitalist abuse. Second, I have already done so, in a different thread....
You want the freedom to do irresponsible and reckless things and then have everyone else pay for your treatment.
I'm not advocating a 1984; all I'm saying is that there is a social cost to the actions you do, especially if they are irresponsible. Just be...
Actually, like I said earlier, and like I outlined in the "atrocities" thread, the cumulative horrors of capitalism outweigh those of capitalism....
Why should you get to make irresponsible choices? Think about it; you smoke and smoke, and then the health care system has to pay for your...
When did I say communism was perfect? I am saying that there is a choice between the lesser of two evils, capitalism or communism. If you add up...
Why else are cigarettes manufactured, except to make a buck on the addicts who smoke them?
Actually, the fact that vicious right wingers like you wish to defend greed and lust for money at all costs is the mentality that is destroying...
And yet, I don't recall ever defending Stalin. At all. Stalin is the person that ruined the USSR. I do, of course, concede that millions died...
Actually, AlexG is the one with no knowledge of history. China WAS being crushed by imperial forces and Russia WAS being crushed by the...
We can all agree that they are both quite awful, but historically, which would you say has done more damage to Humanity? And I mean cumulatively,...
It isn't that simple; there were, yes indeed, benefits to the communist governments of China and Russia; namely, the overthrow of the established...
Let's see, - holding the economy hostage - advocating a system of abuse and exploitation (capitalism) - failing to come into the 21st century -...
They wouldn't have that money without society. It shouldn't even be their choice to donate; they will give whether they like it or not. Capitalism...
Capitalism is the problem.
It's low that the only reason people innovate is for the sake of selfish gain. You owe society; you shouldn't have to be paid to do what you are...
Poor exists only in contrast to rich; if people simply worked for the betterment of the community, there would be no individual wealth, and no...
It's inherently unfair that some people are simply blessed with the dumb luck and talent while others aren't. It is also quite wrong to encourage...
Also, one person being wealthy while another person is poor is immoral; classism and hierarchy are NOT parts of civilized society. And yes,...
The Tea Party movement is a collection of vicious fascists and capitalists; of course they do not want to pay the nations' bills! They want only to...
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