| Seventizz said: Socialism is stupid and anti freedom. I thought you liberals liked freedom, no?
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People like you amuse me greatly!
For a start, Socialism and Liberalism aren't the same thing. Socialism aims to completely transform society by abandoning the class structure, the idea that money is king and at the same time, increasing democracy and individual freedom, especially for the working classes. Liberals openly support capitalism and aim to reform it into a more humane system by as you would say creating 'big government' through a welfare state and regulations. Such ideas if not defended will always be eroded by the right eventually. I believe such reforms are only a start though and we need mass protest to really see significant change in society. Regardless of what side of the fence we are on, we all agree politicians are often bloody useless!
What is your idea of freedom anyway?
Because I don't think the west is really that free anyway, although certainly freer than other places. We may have freedom of speech and the like, but we can't run our own workplaces and really don't have that much control over our own lives. We are forced (in circumstance) to do any old job, even if it isn't suitable or the best use of a person (eg intelligence, creativity, strength). Often most people aren't rich enough to do as they like. There's a wonderful world out there and we just put it behind this giant paywall!
Socialism if anything would open it up for everyone to enjoy and we certainly are advanced enough to do it now. And don't worry you won't lose your opinion!
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