My cousin just told me capitalism was so great, (while I have a more sinister theory about capitalism and why Karl Marx was right in some areas)

I told him if capitalism is so great why is that other third world countries that are capitalist not as developed like United States?

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puck61

There would be no sheering without sheep. Capitalism is the nature of commerce, but you will have winners and losers.

PsychoMantis · 31-35, M

Actually I can see how capitalism fails in some countries but why people cling to socialism. I think western societies conducts business with other countries were the west has the leverage.

puck61

The USA will have it's turn under the whip. We are not like our grandparents were. We have become lazy and selfish, and we will run out of our parents wealth and no longer be able to benefit from their hard work...then we will be subject to other countries. It's already happening. They've been prepping young people for slavery and mediocrity in the education system for 50 years now. It's called progressivism.

novembermoon · 51-55

@puck61: Agree. The tide has turned. Be prepared for it. PISA and TIMMS and PIRLS are indications. Not many people will believe you when you tell them that. They will say - 'These are just stupid tests, and oh, don't measure us by those stupid educational standards'.

First world countries started the competition. Now be prepared to run with the rest who have caught up and have better runners. Good luck.