Comments on: Why Reject Socialism?: Private Property, and Economic Freedom vs. Economic Equality (part 2)

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:32:13 +0000

Brilliant piece. Ayn Rand, though I don’t agree with everything she wrote is right on, here. If we get back to the founders and their intentions the reality of what is happening currently in America will become clear. America, in essence, was the product of a people yearning to be free, to have individual freedom, to pursue their own destinies without an oppressive government quashing that desire. Obama is taking us in a who new direction which is contrary to everything the founders stood for. Obama believes in a socialist utopia which has been tried many times for hundreds of years, and every time it’s been a failure. Obama would have made a fine British loyalist in the 1700′s. Mark Tulsa, OK

By: Gil Hernandez

Gil Hernandez — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:41:27 +0000

Any way you pretty it up – it’s wrong, it goes against the very fabric of what it means to be a human being.

Oh, it looks great on paper “Socialism: Is a broad set of economic theories of social organization ………production and distribution of goods and a society of equal opportunities for all individuals, with a fair method of compensation.” – in actual practice it fails miserably to the detriment of the people under this and every similar form of oppression.

I am 1 generation removed from this type of government and part of my family still lives under it.

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By: Francois Tremblay

Francois Tremblay — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:38:44 +0000

That’s a much better definition than the biased stuff on this entry, honestly.

Here are my definitions:

Capitalism: Any economic system where the means of production are privately owned.
Socialism: Any economic system where the means of production are collectively owned by the workers.
Communism: Any economic system where the means of production are collectively owned by the society/community.

I designate State ownership or State synergy in the economy as State Capitalism, State Socialism and State Communism respectively.

By: Francois Tremblay

Francois Tremblay — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:52:40 +0000

What do you mean, baseless ad hominem attacks? I didn’t do an ad hominem against anyone. I think you’re trying to posture your way into censoring me, which is just lame. If you’re gonna censor comments, then just do it, don’t try to justify it.

By: adc

adc — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:49:55 +0000

Hey Francois, I respect your opinions and would be happy to approve and support any comments you have that add to the discussion. Even links to more extensive arguments on your blog are fine.

However, rather baseless Ad Hominem attacks on myself and/or other persons – whether living or dead, (as you have done above) – will not be tolerated and in future, will be marked as Spam.

Next time – take on the substance of my posts, or the quotes, rather than directing attacks at the writer. I’d happily approve something like that.

-adc

By: Francois Tremblay

Francois Tremblay — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:32:04 +0000

Doesn’t look like you followed my advice: you still have no idea what “capitalism,” “socialism” or “communism” actually mean. Since you take your philosophy from… Ayn Rand (a capitalist crony) and Abraham Lincoln (probably the most prominent fascist politician in US history)… I guess that’s not very surprising.

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