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In reply to the discussion: BILL MAHER: CAPITALISM EATS EVERYTHING [View all]passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)33. Capitalism by itself is not "fine'
It needs to be well regulated, and combined with non-profit social programs.
And in this country, the right calls that socialism, as if it is a dirty word.
Unfortunately, too many dems feel the same way, as evidenced here on DU.
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The lap band for capitalism, cloven hooves. Bill has said he's an animal lover,
appalachiablue
Jun 2016
#3
If you think that 57% of America's GDP goes for the military, then post your reputable source.
braddy
Jun 2016
#35
You DO realize the Right likes to claim the Iraq War cost was a tiny fraction of the GDP....
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2016
#42
Now you are really drifting off from the point. Just show the proof that we are spending 57% of
braddy
Jun 2016
#43
You are supporting a claim that military spending takes 57% of America's GDP, which is silly.
braddy
Jun 2016
#46
It looks like you will stay at this silliness, it has already been days and you making no sense.
braddy
Jun 2016
#58
True, but Maher hits the latecomers who still believe in free market capitalism over socialism.
ancianita
Jun 2016
#9
Watch M Moore's "Where to Invade Next" Italy 8wks paid vacation/yr mandatory and accumalative
bjobotts
Jun 2016
#27
The US is terribly behind in terms of the many benefits that people and societies
appalachiablue
Jun 2016
#31
But what Bernie stands for is what the people want and it will not go away.The DNC won't survive
bjobotts
Jun 2016
#25
Addiction. Yes. Capitalist addicts usually mistake the pain of the medicine for the disease
ancianita
Jun 2016
#21
Capitalism is like huge flames competing with each other to burn brightest till it burns
bjobotts
Jun 2016
#24
reagan stopped investment IN the FOUNDATION of america. we stopped giving a shit.
pansypoo53219
Jun 2016
#29
Amen, did he ever. Reagan's daughter Patti said Americans would feel the effects
appalachiablue
Jun 2016
#56
Time for THEM to share, and it won't be Trump or Clinton who make that happen.
ancianita
Jun 2016
#49