Quote from: djsugar on January 15, 2020, 11:57:52 AM

Quote from: DireWolfM14 on October 08, 2018, 03:16:47 PM

A couple of recent threads saw us going off topic and we found ourselves arguing the merits of capitalism vs. pitfalls of socialism. Grin

Can you guess where I stand on the issue? If not I'll tell you. Freedom is not compatible with socialism, and I'm more inclined to remain free and provide for myself than I am to accept handouts and be enslaved.

What about you?

Socialism keeps check of distribution , much maintains an oligopoly market, keeps check of prices , inflation and laws of land and labor. Socialism for me is fairer as compared to capitalism. Giving too much power to privates can turn one selfish as it is finally about making money and earning profits.

Just two questions: Was it fairness that motivated Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates? Is your life better as a result of their motivation?

Human nature trumps fairness. Every one of us wants more than "the other guy," and some of us have an abundance of skill, intellect, and motivations to achieve. If you truly care about fairness, then what makes you think you are entitled to share in the accomplishments of others? To me that sounds absurdly unfair.