Re: [Pen-l] Socialism Gaining Ground in America

[raghu <mraghu01@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 9:52 AM, Jim Devine <jdevine03@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>    Only 53% of American adults believe capitalism is better than socialism.
>
> again, the question is "what in heck is this 'socialism' thing, anyway?"
>
> if one defines "socialism" the way many pro-capitalist types (leftish
> and right-wing) do, as government intervention in markets for good or
> ill, then it's not surprising that socialism is becoming more popular.


At least socialism is not a bad word anymore, so I'd say this is a good sign.



> but if one defines "socialism" as some sort of planned economy, I
> doubt that many in the US would favor it at this point in time.


*I* wouldn't favor that and I consider myself a radical.

I am not even sure exactly what I would favor. I only know that I hate
this hypocritical and rapacious capitalist system that is built on
plunder and exploitation of man and nature. I suspect a lot of people
feel the same way - a lot more than commonly thought.

-raghu.


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