In Reply to: Capitalism is not the problem, its the answer posted by Anon on June 02, 1996 at 16:55:09:
> Throughout history the one gleaming lesson which has stood the
> test of time is that capitalism provides its member citizens with
> the highest standard of living and safety.Yes, and after capitalism came to Russia, the people were much happier.
Safety? Is not the USA, the paragon of capitalism, notorious for its
unsafe streets? Highest standard of living? In Park Avenue and Beverly
Hills maybe, but certainly not in Harlem. The poorest people in the United
States Of America, are poorer than the poorest in some developing nations.Certainly communism is
> a veritable invitation to bloodletting and corruption, its younger
> cousin socialism less violent but just as moribund.More blood has been let in capitalist countries than in communist or
socialist ones. Just as the Tiananmen Massacre took place in Communist
China, so did the anti-democracy Kwangju Massacre take place in
capitalist South Korea. More blood has been let by capitalist countries
too.Human rights? Capitalist countries are guilty of the exploitation
of human rights. Children working in garment factories? Well, who
owns the garment factories? Where are the garments sold? Capitalist
countries are guilty of imposing their standards and cultures on
poorer, less developed countries. That is a violation of the human
right of sovereignty.> Get a clue, guys. Capitalism is not the problem, it's the answer.
> I can't believe I just wasted on-line time on you putzes. I was
> just looking for McDonald's graphics.I can't believe I just wasted on-line time on a pro-democracy freak.
P/S: Why not try socialist-democracy, a pleasant mix between the two?
*smile*