In my last post, Strider commented that regardless of how other people see Obama, he believes he is a socialist. So what are some signs that might prove Strider’s theory? Is this just empty rhetoric or is there evidence that Strider might be right?
First of all, what constitutes a socialist. The easy answer is that socialists believe in wealth redistribution by the government. From the few to the masses. Does that shoe fit? Well, he just announced that he is in favor of charging oil companies like Exxon for windfall profits and then paying consumers $1000 for their trouble. When he was explaining his economic plan a couple of months ago, he explained that the Republicans “trickle down” theory was all wrong and that he preferred a “trickle up” theory, where instead of allowing businesses to prosper and therefore hire more people, he just prefers to tax the good businesses and then give the money to people.
I will list here the countries with successful socialist economic structures:
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Now, I will list some countries that have abandoned socialist economic structures and are now enjoying unprecedented growth:
Now, I will list some countries that decided, in the face of overwhelming evidence to perpetuate their socialist economies even though their people are starving:
Why on earth would any citizen think that socialism will help this country? Why on earth is Barack Obama leading in the poles to be President of the
2 comments:
It is the people isn't it? I'm sure Fidel told people that there would be change and they were all for it. But look what happened. Everyone has there own idea what change means! Someone needs to ask these people what change means to them, then let them see what it means to Obama. Nice post my friend.
people don't really look at issues, that requires personal effort to come to an informed opinion. They are swayed by image and charisma and dissatifaction with the status quo. Plus if someone wants to give them a handout, why fight it?
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