It's all over

[rwh11385]

I don't doubt for a second that Socialism hasn't succeeded. In fact it has quite obviously failed in every country in which there has been a revolution. I disagree with Marx when he speaks of Socialism coming about because of revolution. I think it will be a more gradual and slow transition by way of economic and social policy changes that span decades and possibly even centuries. Europe is a good example. Many countries have been adopting Socialist policies for some time now and they are just fine. Europe, as a whole, has a larger economy than the US and has only been feeling the heat because of our financial troubles. Socialism is not a bad thing.

27 nations in Europe just barely have an economy larger than just the US... with 66% more people.

Europe is quite different than the US. You can leave your kid in a stroller outside a cafe in Denmark and not worry about it. Adding socialist policies would increase the free rider problems of this nation.

Freer economies are shown to have greater growth, and in these days, more nations are moving towards that in order to improve. Look at how China is evolving.

Just because some nations want to remove incentives doesn't mean it is the right thing to do in America, the land of liberty.

[e30sd]

take it back holmes! say it aint so!

Put your "education" to use and let me know where true socialism has succeeded. (not just welfare nations)

I don't doubt for a second that Socialism hasn't succeeded. In fact it has quite obviously failed in every country in which there has been a revolution. I disagree with Marx when he speaks of Socialism coming about because of revolution. I think it will be a more gradual and slow transition by way of economic and social policy changes that span decades and possibly even centuries. Europe is a good example. Many countries have been adopting Socialist policies for some time now and they are just fine. Europe, as a whole, has a larger economy than the US and has only been feeling the heat because of our financial troubles. Socialism is not a bad thing.

Edit: True Socialism has never been implemented.

[e30sd]

We are too sophisticated for Starbucks. Up here we prefer the independent shop across the street where coffee costs even more.

god bless java girls

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/thebigblog/archives/129802.asp?from=blog_last3

[rwh11385]

Put your "education" to use and let me know where true socialism has succeeded. (not just welfare nations)

only FAIL

As an economist I would think you would know more about socialism. You haven't taken any courses on the subject?

[uofom3]

the 401k thing is the biggest issue to me. I doubt most of revvers here care, because few of you actually have a retirement account. But I'm a little pissed that I finally started to get somewhere, and now the goverment wants to fuck me over.

Punish hard work, reward lazy fucks.

I work with people and their 401k's all day - you're no the only person who is disconcerned about all of this.

[rwh11385]

there is no "broke" in socialism.

only FAIL

I thought it was the one where he said "Oh shit I'm broke"

there is no "broke" in socialism.

[eric (^__^)]

I thought it was the one where he said "Oh shit I'm broke"

From each according to his ability, to each according to his need

That is the most misunderstood statement Marx ever wrote.

[ABuseO]

Maybe Ellen Degeneres could find them a nice dog.

oh oh oh, they should get a lion instead.

[Ray Smoodiver]

wow....just wow. You're lucky Josh has a hard on for you.

Fixed

[rwh11385]

the 401k thing is the biggest issue to me. I doubt most of revvers here care, because few of you actually have a retirement account. But I'm a little pissed that I finally started to get somewhere, and now the goverment wants to fuck me over.

Punish hard work, reward lazy fucks.

From each according to his ability, to each according to his need

[eric (^__^)]

Maybe Ellen Degeneres could find them a nice dog.