Ok so this was a Myspace series of communications. There may be ongoing chapters if he replies. As Back Ground this is some 19 year old Boy angry at the world. ( Read more... )
Some questions about Libertarianism for you, Pete.
1. How can the individual freely negotiate for a living wage against a corporation? Wouldn't minimum wage laws be needed so we don't all earn 3 cents an hour?
2. What about the ill and the disabled? They can't produce, but it's not their fault.
What I know about Libertarianism is the social aspects, which I completely agree with. I know very little about the economic parts of it. Yes, I have read Ayn Rand and love her book Anthem (I've read it at least 5 or 6 times.)
1) In lessaiz faire capitalism there would likely not be as many mega corporations. Most of the mega corps we have now got there becuase of government assistance
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Except the Fair Tax will never work. I gotta say though, you dont seem to understand Socialism. You seem to be getting it confused with either Marxist Utopianism or Communism, depending on the element. Not to mention, your explanation fails to account for all the forms of Social Contract. Unless, of course, your musings are directed at the French or post-WWII govts who utilized Collectivist thought in their Constitutions.
Socialism in the modern sense is an egalitarian system of wealth redistribution.
Karl Marx is looked at as the father of Modern Socialism.
Any country that we used to Decry as "Communist" Was actually socialist. And my musings are directed at any system that uses "From each according to their ability, to each according to their need" (or similar quotes from other socialist economists and philosophers) as a system of distribution. Including our own welfare system.
And the Fair tax could work. The government would just have to abandon Keynesian spending practices and stay within a budget based on 90% of its projected revenue. No more no bid contracts etc...
Socialism, in the modern sense, is a political system of social support for all citizens regardless of position. This is egalitarian in nature, but far from a redistribution. There is no ownership of wealth by The Government. The methods of production are given in trust to the producers of that product or service, and the govt is given care to regulate the equality of its distribution. The actual production itself, is still owned by corporations/individuals/etc. Except, any production vital to the social interest like energy, waste, and some food is managed strictly by the govt. You hit the proverbial nail when you said modern sense. People sticking to that old definition are not speaking of modern Socialism, they are at least a century behind in their definition
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Modern socialism.... An egalitarian system of distribution, Therefore an Immoral system. And the False illusion and LIE that people are actually free an downing property. In the end, considering the rules of eminent domain and the Fabian Society doctrine The only difference between modern socialism and the Soviet Model is Smoke and Mirrors. The illusion that property rights still matter and the illusion that you own what you create.
Modern socialism is essentially fabianism. It has been the European model for decades, as it has here in the US since the progressive movement. We are progressing towards a society of enslavement and bondage to the needs of others.
And the current tax code isn't bogged down in Oversight? Have your read the Fair Tax books?
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1. How can the individual freely negotiate for a living wage against a corporation? Wouldn't minimum wage laws be needed so we don't all earn 3 cents an hour?
2. What about the ill and the disabled? They can't produce, but it's not their fault.
What I know about Libertarianism is the social aspects, which I completely agree with. I know very little about the economic parts of it. Yes, I have read Ayn Rand and love her book Anthem (I've read it at least 5 or 6 times.)
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Karl Marx is looked at as the father of Modern Socialism.
Any country that we used to Decry as "Communist" Was actually socialist. And my musings are directed at any system that uses "From each according to their ability, to each according to their need" (or similar quotes from other socialist economists and philosophers) as a system of distribution. Including our own welfare system.
And the Fair tax could work. The government would just have to abandon Keynesian spending practices and stay within a budget based on 90% of its projected revenue. No more no bid contracts etc...
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Modern socialism is essentially fabianism. It has been the European model for decades, as it has here in the US since the progressive movement. We are progressing towards a society of enslavement and bondage to the needs of others.
And the current tax code isn't bogged down in Oversight? Have your read the Fair Tax books?
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