Originally posted by Mort-Hog:
You'd fit right in with 18th century factory owners. You just need to read some history, you need to read WHY socialism was such a powerful force in 19th century politics and economics (regardless of whatever connotations it has for you now) and why every single modern economy incorporates elements of socialism today, some even protected in the Universal Declartion of Human Rights.
Your utopia of free pursuit of liberty within a free market economy has already been tried, and it failed horrifically. Read some history, find out what life was like BEFORE you were entitled to an education, and you'll see why.
Your utopia of free pursuit of liberty within a free market economy has already been tried, and it failed horrifically. Read some history, find out what life was like BEFORE you were entitled to an education, and you'll see why.
I hold no illusion that we can be perfectly free to do whatever we want. I'm not someone who believes socialism is always bad, just because it is socialism. Incorporating elements of socialism is fine, to an extend. And 19th century factory owners would hate me, because I also believe in regulation that protects workers' rights. I also know how important education is. I just don't think this particular kind of socialism is a good idea. I think this one comes with far too many strings.
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