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If capitalism is bad then explain America, Japan, Russian Federation, West Germany, South Korea, etc?

They have always been the richest nations and they are capitalist. I hear liberals say that capitalism will never work, yet it works in America, Japan, Russia, South Korea, etc. How do you explain that?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You don't know your history. For one, just an example, the richest nation on Earth during the 16th century was Spain. For two, you are equating success with wealth... that is the testosterone in you that is a virus destroying the world.

  • 1 decade ago

    Capitalism isn't bad. Over-reliance on capitalism is. All things are bad when done excessively. The problem with America is that conservatives are trying to turn us all into capitalism addicts, blind to how our craving for capitalism is destroying us. Liberals believe keeping capitalism in check by counter-balancing it with socialism, like many of the countries you mentioned do, is more prudent.

  • 1 decade ago

    Who are you talking to exactly? The 3 socialists is this country?

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    1 decade ago

    So for a fleeting moment all is well economically in the US, Obama appreciates your support.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Who said "capitalism is bad"?

    I really find it impossible to believe that you're unable to differentiate between "capitalism" and "unfettered capitalistic greed".

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Not a single one of those has a pure Laissez faire kapitulist system.

  • 1 decade ago

    Capitalism is only bad with the envious, those who blame others for their failures and inability to achieve success.

    Socialism attracts the failures/uneducated of society and those who wish to lead them.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    don't most of those, except America, have universal health care?

    why they are filthy commies then, right?

  • 1 decade ago

    anyone that thinks capitalism is inherently bad doesn't understand economics.

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