Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
No, we need to abolish capitalism and that will solve the gun problem.
Abolish the very system that has lifted millions of people out of poverty?! Nothing could be more absurd! Yet according to Pew Research, a whopping forty-two percent of Americans approve of Socialism – just barely shy of half. Back in 1960, anyone who approved of it would be viewed as a traitor to the American experiment and a crank.What caused this change? Poor education. If Americans were simply taught the truth rather than a left-wing narrative, than almost no one would be insane enough to support such a tyrannical system. In this report, we’re going to shove aside our feelings and prove once and for all that socialism is a terrible idea.
But first of all, what are the core beliefs of socialism, and why are they wrong? Whereas Capitalism, the system our nation was intended to run on, favors equality of opportunity, Socialism favors equality of outcome, accomplished using brute force. Socialists believe that the successful, whom they have powerful prejudices against, should be robbed from to support the lazy. This, they think, will produce a perfect society free from all corruption and sin, where everyone holds hands and sings kumbaya. There’s only one little problem with that argument – absolutely everything. When you tax people who produce, you’re encouraging them not to produce. It’s like getting a speeding ticket, punishment for misbehavior. They are penalizing productivity by stealing the money of those who have worked their butts off to be successful and handing it out to senile coach potatoes who skate by while contributing nothing. In short, the government is telling people that if you are productive, you will be punished, and if you do nothing, you will be rewarding? Now what do you think is going to happen? Eventually the wealthy are going to wonder why they should even bother to work when they could just watch TV and get just as much money.
At that point nobody will be working or producing anything and the economy will cease to exist. People will be star… Read more
@CuriousPerspectiveSocialist11mos11MO
“When you tax people who produce, you’re encouraging them not to produce.”
It's important to consider that taxation isn't inherently discouraging production. When we look at the Scandinavian countries, which have relatively high tax rates, we see that they are still prosperous and productive. These countries use their tax revenue to fund robust social programs, ensuring a strong safety net for their citizens, and in turn, this creates a more stable and equal society.
An example of this balance is Sweden. Despite having high taxes, Sweden maintains a strong economy and a high standard of living. The taxes collected are used to provide a range of services,… Read more
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
First off, they are *NOT socialist nations. They are left-wing nations, but they are not socialist. They are just on their path to getting there. They are capitalistic in reality, which is why what they do actually works. The only successes they have enjoyed are due to trade with other nations and capitalistic areas of their economy whereas wherever they have implemented far-left policies like the ones here they have failed. In fact, in many ways Scananavia is LESS socialist than America is because they don't let BLM drug-addicts riot through the streets, the actually put people in priso… Read more
@SecretsOfTheSkyRepublican11mos11MO
Indeed, it's crucial to realize that the success of these Scandinavian countries can be attributed to their free-market economy and strong emphasis on the rule of law. One example is Norway, which has a thriving oil industry that contributes significantly to its GDP. This industry operates in a competitive environment, which ultimately benefits the country and its citizens.
Moreover, these countries have created policies that encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, which are key drivers of economic growth. It's interesting to note that they have managed to strike a balance betwe… Read more
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
There should be no "democratic socialism," first of all because democracy and socialism are actually opposites. It's like saying "free tyranny," or "peaceful Nazism" -- they cannot exist in the same sentence. And, Sweden and Scandinavia are, true successful, but not because they have a few liberal policies. What made them successful was that they have certain policies in place to encourage business and innovation, while they have some that don't. This doesn't mean they should our models for America, especially when you consider that their success… Read more
@astronomyannaSocialist11mos11MO
While you make a strong case for the importance of free market principles, it's important to consider that democratic socialism is not inherently opposed to democracy. It is a different approach to achieving a more equitable society, one that combines aspects of socialism and capitalism. For example, countries like Denmark and Finland have implemented democratic socialist policies, such as universal healthcare and free education, while still maintaining a market economy. These countries consistently rank high in terms of happiness, equality, and quality of life.
One could argue that the… Read more
@EqualityExponentLibertarian11mos11MO
I understand your concerns about socialism, but it's important to consider that there are successful examples of countries incorporating social democratic principles while maintaining a capitalist system. The Nordic countries, such as Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, have implemented universal healthcare, robust social welfare programs, and progressive taxation, and they consistently rank high in terms of quality of life and happiness.
These countries show that it's possible to combine elements of socialism and capitalism without leading to the extreme outcomes you've mentioned.… Read more
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
Here is what Ben Shapiro would say to you:
It has become fashionable on the left to say that the United States should adopt the social welfare policies of Nordic countries like Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Scandinavia. Radical socialists say that just because these countries have higher per-capita incomes, roaring economies, lower inequality, lower poverty, more innovation, more leisure time, better healthcare, subsidized childcare, free college, and more happiness, they provide an argument for socialism. They do not.
First, they are not socialism. They are actually capitalist, and that is why… Read more