BotanyBoy
Fuck Your Safe Space
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Bullshit.
Then you should have no problem explain how socialistic government oppression and control is compatible with the concepts of individual liberty, property rights and American dream?
It is certainly not socialism, however broadly defined, that is the problem.
I never said it was socialism....I'm saying their actions are not representative of the economic liberalism/capitalism they talk about.
Not having un-American socialism oppressing people so we can all be equally poor and starving to death isn't the problem.....we've done better in a remarkable number of ways than any other civilization/society in recorded history without it. Including all the biggest and best names in socialism.
There are several happily thriving social democracies (whether that counts as socialism is debatable) in Europe and elsewhere -- not economies as big as the US, of course, because they're smaller countries.
Not because they're smaller, because they are economically oppressive with their high degree of socialistic policy. You're not allowed to have a high degree of success....the state will come and take it from you.
Less drive to be an overachiever in that environment, unlike America where being the biggest dog with the biggest bankroll IS the dream. It's not even about the money for most of us, it's about making more than the sum' bitch next to you and rubbing his face in it.

It's not socialism proper, but it follows many of the same ideals and practices so...clearly socialistic and left wing.
Then so much the worse for freedom.
"Freedom is bad!! Government control good!!" I hear ya loud and clear!!
Spoken like a true anti-American lefty, very good comrade.
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