is socialism dead? and should we care? - Page 2

garinda · 19-07-2008, 16:29

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Originally Posted by den the menace

when is the electorate going to wake up to these greedy hypocrites, who are living the high life and leaving us to pick up the tab.

Agreed.

Who exactly elected Prince 'air miles' Andrew as a trade Ambassador for Britain?

blazey · 21-07-2008, 13:38

I don't understand how socialism would even work. I don't see how society can function without some sort of hierarchy of wealth.

Somebody be kind enough to explain how socialism works and if it existed in this country, what state we could expect to be in.

Benipete · 21-07-2008, 14:19

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Originally Posted by blazey

I don't understand how socialism would even work. I don't see how society can function without some sort of hierarchy of wealth.

Somebody be kind enough to explain how socialism works and if it existed in this country, what state we could expect to be in.

I suggest you read Animal Farm It explains it all.

jaysay · 21-07-2008, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Benipete

I suggest you read Animal Farm It explains it all.

All animals are Equal, but some animals are more equal than others ay Beni

Benipete · 21-07-2008, 19:15

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Originally Posted by jaysay

All animals are Equal, but some animals are more equal than others ay Beni

That's the one.As true now as it was then.Beware piggy faced politicians.

garinda · 21-07-2008, 19:21

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Originally Posted by blazey

Somebody be kind enough to explain how socialism works and if it existed in this country, what state we could expect to be in.

It was a socialist Labour government who introduced free education, and a free health service for all.

Before that if you were ill, and couldn't afford a visit to the doctor, you died.

If you'd left a will, you'd have to find someone to read it, because the chances are your nearest and dearest would be illiterate.

They also intoduced paid holidays for workers, and benefits if you were too ill or unable to work, which happily meant the workhouses for the poor ceased to exist.

andrewb · 21-07-2008, 20:19

The good bits are all here, as Garinda has named!

cashman · 21-07-2008, 20:20

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Originally Posted by andrewb

The good bits are all here, as Garinda has named!

true,pray inform us what services the opposition has bestowed upon us?

Eric · 21-07-2008, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Benipete

That's the one.As true now as it was then.Beware piggy faced politicians.

Is there any other kind

Eric · 21-07-2008, 20:28

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Originally Posted by cashman

true,pray inform us what services the opposition has bestowed upon us?

The same services the bull provides for the cow

And the right to remain silent about it

Eric · 21-07-2008, 20:33

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Originally Posted by blazey

I don't understand how socialism would even work. I don't see how society can function without some sort of hierarchy of wealth.

Somebody be kind enough to explain how socialism works and if it existed in this country, what state we could expect to be in.

"Don't understand", "don't see" .... that explains it.

"Hierarchy of wealth" is fine, and understandable ... I have a nicer car than my neighbour, but not as nice a one as the guy down the street ... what is unconscionable is the ever increasing inequity in income and opportunity, between the "haves" and the "have nots". And the embracing of an ideology that seeks to widen the gap.