- Capitalism and Alternatives -

Poker With Gee

The posts about the capitalists being "individualist" as opposed to the socialists being "collectivists" just isn't true. Capitalists are individualists for public consumption only, and they act together as a class (i.e. demonstrate class consciouness) whenever they deem it necessary. For one important example, they regularly use the the brute force and coercive power of their much maligned goernment to intervene in labor disputes. I know, because I've seen it. Has anyone here heard of Arizona's Phelps-Dodge copper strikes of 1984? I was there and saw the National Guard beating up strikers.

So let's make it simple: Let's see what happens if capitalist governments worldwide cease breaking up strikes It could be a new world if they did.

Follow Ups:

• Gin Rummy Gee si January 19 19100 (3)
  • The 'free-market' is whatever the owners want it to mean. James T. Kirk January 19 19100 (2)
    • The free market allows you to be an owner too, or; The free market is looking for a few good men. Frenchy January 19 19100 (0)
    • Don't jump to conclusions Gee si January 19 19100 (0)