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EdwardBernays

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14. I don't disagree, except

Reply to forjusticethunders (Reply #13)

Tue Apr 12, 2016, 07:49 AM

Apr 2016

I think it's definitely a "hybrid" system, but I'm not sure you could call government moderated labour negotiations "social ownership". In nordic model countries the bosses still make oodles more than the lowest tier workers, and retain power, but the gap is much smaller than in more laissez faire capitalist countries, and workers can't be forced into odious working situations without a say.

Personally I like democratic socialism, a lot more than laissez faire capitalism at least, and for Americans IMO it would represent a big leap forward in workers protections and pay equality, and a incredible strengthening of the social safety net, and a reprioritisation of the nations resources - in a best case scenario.

All things I'd be happy to see happen.

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About Government provided stuff. you know..."socialism" [View all] Stuart G Apr 2016 OP

Government has functions which it performs which is why we have organized governments 1939 Apr 2016 #1

Conservatives have had their own, very expansive, definition... JHB Apr 2016 #4

Hahahaha EdwardBernays Apr 2016 #7

Close EdwardBernays Apr 2016 #6

All the workers collectively own a factory and all collectively share the profits equally FrodosPet Apr 2016 #18

it depends who you're asking EdwardBernays Apr 2016 #19

Pedant here EdwardBernays Apr 2016 #2

+1 JHB Apr 2016 #5

If socialism had its own left-right axis forjusticethunders Apr 2016 #13

I don't disagree, except EdwardBernays Apr 2016 #14

Another helpful link... Duppers Apr 2016 #15

I find this a bit odd EdwardBernays Apr 2016 #17

You're right! Duppers Apr 2016 #23

well, you can flush a toilet if you have your own hollysmom Apr 2016 #3

Forego those Social Security "handouts" Depaysement Apr 2016 #8

Always remember who makes up the government. ileus Apr 2016 #9

Don't travel by plane... airports are "socialist" secondwind Apr 2016 #10

Or trains or buses, either... stay away from roads and bridges and tunnels provided by socialism, secondwind Apr 2016 #11

+1 Very well said. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #16

A natural disaster? You're on your own, bunky. n/t sarge43 Apr 2016 #12

Avoid using that nasty government developed internet! NT Adrahil Apr 2016 #20

Very good point...I would never use that thing ...the internet...ooppss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stuart G Apr 2016 #21

Football stadiums also. LOL!!! pangaia Apr 2016 #22

Please, for the love of everything worthwhile, DU, stop posting nonsense! merrily Apr 2016 #24

I think the point is that this 'socialism' is a way of organizing services... peace13 Apr 2016 #27

My post specified that it was a general rant and not about the OP. merrily Apr 2016 #28

Group insurance plans are also "socialist." tclambert Apr 2016 #25

If it snows, sit it out or buy a plow! peace13 Apr 2016 #26

Here's a nice little dossier . . . . HughBeaumont Apr 2016 #29

I wish "the Government" really would "provide 911". Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #30