So, a representative democracy, like we have in the US. But hasn’t it been shown that elected leaders do not actually represent the people, just their own interests?
As an example, the mayor of my town has approved the funding for thousands of new homes, destroying the natural surroundings in the process. No one likes it except the builders. She’ll be mayor next reelection. She’ll continue to enjoy lavish dinners and vacations paid for by the construction companies.
Honest question. How do we trust the state? For example: the state determines we need more coal/oil power plants and no solar energy.
/r/places is a thing on Reddit where people cooperate to make art. People are using that opportunity to lambast Reddit at Reddit’s expense
I’m pretty sure, is a global/general you. Don’t take it so personal
I don’t think they care about their image. How many people decided to not see Avengers: End Game because the studios are greedy
I love all of the irony: Person 1: Americans don’t question nor understand their system Person 2: Chinese don’t question nor understand their system Person 1: WTF? Why you so racist?
You are making the extraordinary claim, that despite socialism being used throughout the world, it simply doesn’t work. Therefore the onus of proof is on you. So, can you please describe why socialism doesn’t work?
Using socialism as a boogeyman by definition, is a poor argument. There are merits to many different economic systems, many of which have pros and cons, capitalism and socialism included.
The laugh, and “listen” while providing absolutely no reasoning demonstrates a certain level of arrogance, while at the same time demonstrating a lack of knowledge on the subject
But it’s ok to dehumanize someone who I disagree with. /s.
Being lazy and not going to look it up. I can’t help it to wonder if it’s also based in Sumerian’s base 60