- Capitalism and Alternatives -

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Posted by: Gee on March 19, 1999 at 13:02:06:

In Reply to: Socialism Fails posted by KRaghib on March 19, 1999 at 11:37:42:

: Capitalism is a morally bankrupt system

According to..................you?

: that we tolereate b/c it works.

Who is 'we'?

: Socialism can be argued better in theory

??

: but has historically failed. Why? Society does not allow it. Human nature does not allow it. We live with capitalism because it works in reality, not just theory

Because they (people) generally look to achieve their interests, whether it be feeding the family, going on holiday, getting a nice car, giving to charity. To do these things they need to be able to create the opportunities.


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