The Good Fight: Capitalism vs. Socialism
Socialism appears to be on the rise, increasingly appealing to younger generations as both an economic and moral ‘solution.’ Despite the proven economic benefits from capitalism, socialism is being touted as more virtuous. How can we re-frame and show that free markets aren’t just better for the economy, but they are key to the pursuit of happiness, freedom, and prosperity?
We hope you enjoy this engaging conversation with two leading experts on how to defend free markets and combat socialism.
Hosted by Kelley Babphavong, Outreach Coordinator for Heritage’s Young Leaders Program.
——–
Featuring:
Morgan Zegers — Founder and CEO, Young Americans Against Socialism
Romina Boccia — Director, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget
——–
Still haven’t subscribed to The Heritage Foundation on YouTube? Click here ► https://bit.ly/2otKliy
Follow The Heritage Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritagefoundation/
Follow The Heritage Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heritage
Follow The Heritage Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritagefoundation/?hl=en
source
“The goal of Socialism is Communism.” Vladimir Lenin the father of the Soviet Union
socialism doesn't work. simply because of high taxation. They need you to pay more tax in order to finance their socialist plans for so-called social justice and so-called free healthcare and free stuff which aren't free at all. but high taxation will lead to high prices and inflation. so it causes more poverty and expensive cities and states with high taxes. that's why socialism doesn't work. socialism requires more authority. Capitalism is based on a "free market" and meritocracy. you give, you get. no authority unless when harm occurred. Capitalist values are small budget and limited government, low taxation. low bureaucracy. deregulation of unnecessary regulations, anti-authoritarianism and so on….
If freedom is GOOD, then socialism is EVIL. Your time (what you do with your life) can be rewarded with money, a tool by which you can choose to trade and re-purpose your life's labors, then an elite class (whether political, technocratic or other form) deciding how you are allowed to spend your money is nothing short of slavery. Slavery is pretty much the opposite of freedom.
Therefore, if freedom is GOOD, then socialism is EVIL.
I think the way to save capitalism is to adopt more socialistic policy. Ensure the floor is liveable, guarantee healthcare (this de-ties health from your employer), guarantee free education, guarantee jobs (infrastructure, etc). Invest in minority communities, support new business, bring jobs to U.S and Mexico and not China.
That's how you save capitalism.
corporate bootlickers talking about vague notions of freedom is hilarious
I think the best way to advocate for the rights of humans is directly as someone part of a discriminated group actually standing up for their rights. That's why I feel compelled to at some point be in such a position. Remaining sheltered from the wrath of the current economic system is not a good way to address it. Eight years from now I will live without money, fighting for my rights (going on hunger strikes every so often). When offerred a job I like, I will ask for no pay. If they pay me, I will strike.
Right now I live with my mom, but when I turn 31 I will voluntarily move out onto the streets to begin this journey. There is a trail I can sleep along when returning home for bed is no longer sanctioned due to Mom dying and people expecting me to pay property taxes and utility bills.
Single parents of several kids have difficulty taking care of their kids. Thankfully, we don't expect kids to work. Unfortunately, the care of the kids is often put into the hands of only the parents instead of the society as a whole. Money is responsible for this problem.
What is the position of Capitalist Theory about slavery? Slavery has minimal cost and maxima returns! So what’s the issue?
I'm with capitalism
If you're are socialist because you are dumb and lazy, you've made the right choice. Socialism promises you'll be taken care of. The problem is you will be a loser again because the smart and hardworking socialists, yeah, your comrades, will never give you a chance to pursue what you've dreamed of. Look what the f**k is going on in China. If you don't know where China is, how about Cuba?
The answer is not socialism or capitalism or any other ism. It's about getting the balance right between them within a given society. The world is not binary.
Socialism never works… unless you are a US corporation, Denmark, China, Norway, Sweden, etc..
We’ve seen all these millennials on display advocating for the racist BLM
which one requires more restrictions on freedom?
The Kids Have Been Brainwashed By The Globalist Demoncrats And RINO's…
They Have Changed Definitions And Phrases To Mean The Opposite Of What They Truly Mean…
Thus, The Only Way To Awaken / Cure Them Is To Exile Them To A Communist Nation… NOTHING ELSE WILL WORK AS LONG AS GLOBALIST DEMONCRAT COMMINUST EXIST !!!
When They Beg For A Chance To Get Ahead, Then And Only Then Can They Be Considered For Entry…
Bottom Line, If Communism Is So Great, Why Is That Everyone Who Is Stuck In A Communist Nation Is Fighting To The Death To Get To America…
Spread Truth And Reality World Wide Immediately…
Is this the same Heritage foundation that gave aid and comfort to the rioters in a statement of support?