I don't like our society (American, capitalistic society). There are huge flaws that are happening that may destroy it. I've said before that I'd prefer a socialist type of society. But I know that heavy regulation to get people to behave won't work. It is unnatural. Humans aren't bees or ants, and don't do well in that type of society. We are naturally competitive, and have a hierarchical nature. Socialistic societies take away too much freedom and individuality. We need to manage and regulate ourselves. As much as I want people to "behave", I realize now that it can't be forced. People can't and won't change unless they want to. We are getting out of hand though, and things should be actively done to change the worst aspects of our society if we want it to survive. Those of you saying that our country is becoming too socialistic(entitlements, welfare, etc) may be right. Still, corporations are doing their share in ruining this country too. Building up the middle class may be the only solution.
I'm old enough to have seen my country move further and further away from socialist ideas and I've seen freedom eroded as quickly as socialism has receded.
Individuality has gone as well, now the pressure to conform is even greater as heavy regulation takes hold.
The "me" society has seen a massive increase in anti-social behaviour with the consequential increase in laws controlling our freedom.
by Kathryn L Hill 11 years ago
-today in the Forums, it was stated that socialism offers freedom and low taxes. This is what we have learned today, 3/9/13 from advocates of Social Democracy for the United States (A Social Democracy promotes a gradual and peaceful transition to socialism, according to Wikipedia) Is this true?Can...
by Jes Mathias 11 years ago
Rarely do I get involved with Politics -especially American. However, recently, I came across several photos depicted the US President with the likeness of one A. Hitler. I really do not see the comparison. Good and close friends of mine fled völkisch nationalism and can tell you first hand,...
by wanzulfikri 12 years ago
If not, how come? Are there any other alternatives to democracy that we haven't heard of and should be the best replacement to democracy?
by icv 7 years ago
Do you think that, capitalism is the enemy of democracy?
by spiritactor 14 years ago
I believe that, ultimately, Democracy is a gift we continually give OURSELVES. But, as a society, a nation, are we ACCEPTING and USING it?
by ga anderson 3 years ago
Peterstreep posted a thought about today's capitalism being different, (and the implication was that it is more dangerous), than the capitalism of the early 20th Century. Here is what he said:On the basics, I disagree, I think it is the same game, just with different players and boundaries. But in...
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