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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (democratic socialist) wins NY primary

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Archie Moses said:
Is this true?

From what I understand, socialism's ideologies are the exact opposite of capitalism's.

I've also read that capitalism and socialism are not compatible and can't exist at the same time even though people try to prove it all the time.

Even though this thread has a lot of douchey posts in it, I've read a lot about socialism, communism, and capitalism this week. I've learned a lot and the history is pretty interesting to read about.

Do you have anything you'd suggest reading about socialism, Siro?
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I mean, the wikipedia entry for mixed economies would be a good quick read.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_economy

All developed countries are mixed economies. They are fundamentally capitalist, but collect money from their citizens to provide all kinds of socialist -publicly funded- programs. Income redistribution programs like social security and food stamps. Subsidies for industries and services deemed important. Free public education. Public lands. And so forth. So when someone suggests implementing, say, public healthcare insurance option, the only discussion should be about the outcomes of such policy and whether those outcomes are desirable. Saying something is "socialism" or "capitalism" is nonsensical.
 
Siro said:
I mean, the wikipedia entry for mixed economies would be a good quick read.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_economy

All developed countries are mixed economies. They are fundamentally capitalist, but collect money from their citizens to provide all kinds of socialist -publicly funded- programs. Income redistribution programs like social security and food stamps. Subsidies for industries and services deemed important. Free public education. Public lands. And so forth. So when someone suggests implementing, say, public healthcare insurance option, the only discussion should be about the outcomes of such policy and whether those outcomes are desirable. Saying something is "socialism" or "capitalism" is nonsensical.
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Thanks, dude. I'm a political newb when it comes to a lot of ideologies, their details, history and having my own takes on them. I have a lot to learn. The older I get, the more interested I am in actually reading about this stuff.

However, to maintain the integrity of the thread I might add you're a moron and what you've just said is not intellectually honest, if I'm being honest with you. *wink wink, nudge nudge*



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One Brow said:
Producing cheaper TVs is setting the stage for slavery?

The real question is 'What type of goods and services prosper best under a free-market system?'. The correct answer is neither 'all of them' nor 'none of them'.
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an unregulated market with no labour laws can (and has historically established) ecosystems where slavery flourishes
 
JustTheTip said:
I had a response typed out, but tbh, it’s a waste of time.
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It’s ok, my response wasn’t a fruitful one designed to be engaged with. Mostly a tongue in cheek remark.

But yeah it’s not even known who made that flyer— but either way I frankly don’t find most of those points bad
 
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