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Capitalism
by Rick Badman
Created on: October 26, 2008 Last Updated: November 07, 2008
Capitalism can be the most ruthless and unforgiving economic system ever devised. Yet there are many
Created on: December 08, 2009
When capitalism exists within a generally egalitarian and level society it is preferable to socialism
Created on: February 25, 2012
In 1981, Michael Novak wrote an influential work entitled “The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism.”
Created on: May 01, 2009
The simple existence of this question in the United States of America is disturbing to me. In the latest
by Tammy Stoner
Created on: February 14, 2009 Last Updated: December 29, 2010
As a licensed clinical social worker, and entrepreneur, two contradictory professions by nature, my
by Sara W.
Created on: October 16, 2009
Capitalism and socialism are not completely polarized ideas. No single country executes a pure form
Created on: April 29, 2009
The question whether you prefer capitalism or socialism is a little like the old joke about the hobo
Created on: October 24, 2009
Much more than a personal preference, I would never be able to enjoy the quality of life that I do if
by Daniel Cloud
Created on: April 19, 2011
No economy in the world exists solely as capitalism or socialism. Capitalism, however, does seem to
Created on: March 04, 2010
Thomas Jefferson said “ Still one thing more, fellow citizens - a wise and frugal government,
by Joyce Bueter
Created on: February 28, 2010 Last Updated: March 01, 2010
I much prefer capitalism to socialism and here is why. Capitalism relies on individuals
Created on: August 15, 2009
Capitalism and socialism, two possibilities for society to conform to. Option one offers ownership and
by Eli Hovland
Created on: March 11, 2010
It’s important to give back. I think that’s where socialists are coming from and I can respect
Created on: September 19, 2009
One of the things that disturbs me most of late, is the wanton hatred and disregard in this country
by Andres Narra
Created on: April 28, 2009
Capitalism is the only moral economic system that has ever been devised. Socialism, particularly communism,
Created on: January 13, 2010
Is it fair for some people to have millions of dollars while others have little, and some
Created on: May 09, 2009 Last Updated: August 12, 2010
There really isn't a debate on this issue. Socialism is favored by only two groups, so it is easy
Created on: April 20, 2009
In every nation, there is a driving giant, a living, breathing creature of constant change and learning:
Created on: October 29, 2008
With the lengthy election campaign virtually over, it is time to reflect seriously before you enter
Created on: April 21, 2009
Chris Markel's argument on the "pro Socialism" side simply BAFFLES me. It's apparent that he doesn't
Socialism
by F.M
Created on: May 13, 2009
Given the economic climate, strong advocates of capitalism are scratching their heads to explain
by Allen Gates
Created on: December 15, 2010 Last Updated: December 25, 2010
Socialism promotes the well being of the community as a whole. Efficiency, better standard of living,
Created on: September 21, 2009
In the early 1990s, political pundits were gleefully proclaiming the death of communism and the New
by Lauren Todd
Created on: February 15, 2010
The labels that we ascribe systems to reveal much about the nature of those systems, because in all
Created on: September 15, 2010 Last Updated: September 16, 2010
I am British, in the UK and Europe, socialism is considered a legitimate political philosophy, but in
Created on: July 02, 2009
Socialism is the political face of a caring society. It is a system of thought which puts people first.
by Chris Markel
Created on: April 16, 2009 Last Updated: April 17, 2009
I have been a socialist most of my adult life. I first began to study the philosophy and concepts of
Created on: November 08, 2009
Socialism is the system which results in the advancement and progress of human society, if implemented
by Wayne Reeves
Created on: October 18, 2008 Last Updated: March 19, 2010
With the new buzz words "Global financial crisis" and "Credit crunch" being over-used by the news media
Created on: August 31, 2010 Last Updated: September 01, 2010
Socialism and Capitalism, like many other labels, tend to be considered solely in their extreme forms.
by pwill
Created on: September 18, 2008
I've lived in both capitalism and socialism societies and I can say the socialism way of life is much
Created on: January 18, 2009
One of the basic dictums of Socialism is "from each according to their ability; to each according to
Created on: February 12, 2009
Imagine a kindergarten class. There are about 15 or so kids, one teacher. In an average class, the majority
by Sean LeClair
Created on: May 22, 2009
I'm currently writing a paper on intellectual property for an ethics class. What I have found interesting
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