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Why Socialism is Good?

Nakosis

Non-Binary Physicalist
Premium Member
Then left view of socialism is that socialism equals fairness and equality?

And...
And then I think from there the sort of organizing principle of democratic socialism is to move as much of the economy as possible under democratic control. So, to return control of the economy to the people at large instead of a small number of super rich people.
https://theintercept.com/2019/02/07/whos-really-afraid-of-socialism/

My question is how do you propose to accomplish this?

In my view, we can have either fairness or equality, not both. While you can have a compromise between the two, you have to decide which has priority at least.

Fairness, those who work more, invest more, take more risk should receive greater compensation.

Equality, the state of being equal. Maybe this work in a legal sense, well not really, but ideally, justice should treat everyone equal. However my life will never be equal to that of a Bill Gates or Warren Buffet. Economically, socially I don't see how fairness is achievable.

In my view, capitalism is as close to "fairness" as we can possibly get. In tossing out capitalism we also toss out any chance of fairness.
 

leov

Well-Known Member
Then left view of socialism is that socialism equals fairness and equality?

And...
And then I think from there the sort of organizing principle of democratic socialism is to move as much of the economy as possible under democratic control. So, to return control of the economy to the people at large instead of a small number of super rich people.
https://theintercept.com/2019/02/07/whos-really-afraid-of-socialism/


My question is how do you propose to accomplish this?

In my view, we can have either fairness or equality, not both. While you can have a compromise between the two, you have to decide which has priority at least.

Fairness, those who work more, invest more, take more risk should receive greater compensation.

Equality, the state of being equal. Maybe this work in a legal sense, well not really, but ideally, justice should treat everyone equal. However my life will never be equal to that of a Bill Gates or Warren Buffet. Economically, socially I don't see how fairness is achievable.

In my view, capitalism is as close to "fairness" as we can possibly get. In tossing out capitalism we also toss out any chance of fairness.
We have not seen socialism in real terns yet. Bits an pieces only.
 

Nakosis

Non-Binary Physicalist
Premium Member
We have not seen socialism in real terns yet. Bits an pieces only.

What is socialism in real terms? My view is government control of property and a lack of privacy. Basically the collective government (whatever form that takes) gets to decide what is best for you. The assumption being this government is and will continue to be benevolent.

I have trust issues. I don't really believe the government will always have my best interests in mind. Or, am I wrong in my view?
 

Estro Felino

Believer in free will
Premium Member
Liberism is the opposite of Socialism.
Capitalism means nothing in Political Economics since in any socialist states any Capitalist has a freedom of entrepreneurship.

I give you an example of Socialism.
The Whirlpool Italy has decided to close one of his biggest factories in Naples. According to a profit maximization plan, that factory was irrelevant and after a cost-benefit analysis, shutting it down had been considered more profitable.

The Minister of Industry has clearly forbidden them to close it. Because the Ministery had prepared a plan of investments for that factory.
 
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leov

Well-Known Member
What is socialism in real terms? My view is government control of property and a lack of privacy. Basically the collective government (whatever form that takes) gets to decide what is best for you. The assumption being this government is and will continue to be benevolent.

I have trust issues. I don't really believe the government will always have my best interests in mind. Or, am I wrong in my view?
I have the same issue and it is the same with any system which is corrupt.
 

metis

aged ecumenical anthropologist
Using the Scandinavian model as a starting point would be an excellent idea, imo. Unbridled capitalism is a nightmare, which is why every country on Earth that tried it has discarded it.
 
Then left view of socialism is that socialism equals fairness and equality?

And...
And then I think from there the sort of organizing principle of democratic socialism is to move as much of the economy as possible under democratic control. So, to return control of the economy to the people at large instead of a small number of super rich people.
Deconstructed Podcast: Who’s Really Afraid of Socialism?


My question is how do you propose to accomplish this?

In my view, we can have either fairness or equality, not both. While you can have a compromise between the two, you have to decide which has priority at least.

Fairness, those who work more, invest more, take more risk should receive greater compensation.

Equality, the state of being equal. Maybe this work in a legal sense, well not really, but ideally, justice should treat everyone equal. However my life will never be equal to that of a Bill Gates or Warren Buffet. Economically, socially I don't see how fairness is achievable.

In my view, capitalism is as close to "fairness" as we can possibly get. In tossing out capitalism we also toss out any chance of fairness.
Socialism is a desire for equality without effort. Never been successful. Peace
 

metis

aged ecumenical anthropologist
No country has ever achieved, nor ever will achieve, complete equality. This issue of socialism in reality is to try and make people more equal both economically and politically.
 

metis

aged ecumenical anthropologist
"a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state "
And no country has that or has ever had that. Even in the Soviet Union and China there was some private enterprise.
 
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