Old school Socialism is dumb

When there wasn’t a United States, there was never a government by the poeple and for the people.

We have devolved. We need a revision.

Big business and the power people have turned the republic into an oligarchy.

But, is Socialsm the answer? It is not.

Is there a place for socialist principles? Without question.

Anti-monopoly laws are not working. Technology is too fast. We need a way to enable companies like Amazon to be a benefit to all without enabling power people like Bezos to be an overlord.

We have elected a legislature full of the rich and the dumb. We need a new election system that puts more power back into the hands of the people.

For those that have all the answers to these questions....

With all due respect, you’re wrong.

There are no simple answers. It will require work, sacrifice, accountability and empathy.

So, what say you?

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

Socialism has a place in a progressive society. And humans are progressive creatures. I have no idea how "progressive " ever became a bad word. The Church was conservative. Science is progressive.
But back to cases. Socialism has its place in providing items for the community as a whole which business doesnt have an incentive to compete in. Broadly speaking it functions well in the areas of Health, Education, infrastructure, such as roads, power and water , and civil services like Police and Fire. For instance. The Abortion that is Obamacare (I will skip over why it was created the way it was) Could be simply replaced by a completely universal system based on a small income tax levy, administered by an expanded VA or Medicaid department and be much cheaper, totally inclusive and more effective in outcomes. Those who want to get more or immediate service are free to purchase extra insurance privately under similar arrangements to now.
In short, bug business works in most situations. But not everywhere. And thats where you need some socialism.