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former9thward

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9. Do you have a private definition of socialism?

Reply to Buttoneer (Reply #7)

Sun Oct 27, 2024, 09:29 PM

Oct 27

From the dictionary: On the centralist side are socialists who want to invest public control of property in some central authority, such as the state—or the state under the guidance of a political party, as was the case in the Soviet Union.

All socialist countries have followed this model. Again, do you have a private definition?

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Capitalism leads to monopolies. [View all] Buttoneer Oct 27 OP

Succinct. cachukis Oct 27 #1

Preditory Capitalism.....the reason that we need regulation. walkingman Oct 27 #2

That's why capitalism needs to be regulated like a nuclear reactor needs to be regulated. Beartracks Oct 27 #3

Socialist countries have a monopoly over the economy. former9thward Oct 27 #4

huh? You're going to have to explain this to me. Buttoneer Oct 27 #7

Post removed Post removed Oct 27 #8

Do you have a private definition of socialism? former9thward Oct 27 #9

I believe in government regulation to prevent monopolies and foster competition. Am I a socialist? Buttoneer Oct 27 #13

That is not what your OP said. former9thward Oct 28 #19

SCOTUS make me wonder, but we agree. Buttoneer Oct 29 #20

What would you call regulated capitalism with a fair marketplace and a safety net? Buttoneer Oct 28 #17

Regulated capitalism with a fair marketplace and a safety net former9thward Oct 28 #18

Yes. Bust the Trusts. Where's the FTC? surfered Oct 27 #5

The Push to Fire Lina Khan Reveals a Serious Problem in Silicon Valley. elleng Oct 27 #12

The Biden Administration has bee trying! Buttoneer Oct 27 #14

Capitalism isn't a bad thing. Morbius Oct 27 #6

THANKS elleng Oct 27 #11

UNREGULATED capitalism elleng Oct 27 #10

someone said ...capitalism is the best system for creating wealth, but one of the worst for wiggs Oct 27 #15

How is Boeing doing, anyway? Simeon Salus Oct 27 #16

Of course. Xolodno Oct 29 #21

Capitalism is to blame for the homeless LiberaBlueDem Oct 30 #22