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Old 02-24-2003, 03:55 PM  
G Sharp
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You also left out the most important false assumption of socialism--that human beings are inherently good and generally sacrifice for each other for the common good.

Democratic Capitalism works from the opposite assumption -- people are inherently selfish. That is why people need to build systems with checks and balances seek to channel self-seeking and greed into resources that benefit both society as a whole and the individual.


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Originally posted by DavePlays
Socialism looks good on paper....

It has never, nor will it ever work - but it does look good on paper.

It denies the basic human desire to excell -
to do better, work harder for greater benefits is how we excell.

It's true in sports and in life.

And that's a good thing.

We do not progress by trying to make everyone equal.

We are not all created equal - thinking we are looked good on paper too - but it isn't the case.

Some people are going to fail - it's been that way since we lived in caves - the strong shall survive - you know.... it's the nature of the beast.
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