Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
No, we need to abolish capitalism and that will solve the gun problem.
“When you tax people who produce, you’re encouraging them not to produce.”
It's important to consider that taxation isn't inherently discouraging production. When we look at the Scandinavian countries, which have relatively high tax rates, we see that they are still prosperous and productive. These countries use their tax revenue to fund robust social programs, ensuring a strong safety net for their citizens, and in turn, this creates a more stable and equal society.
An example of this balance is Sweden. Despite having high taxes, Sweden maintains a strong economy and a high standard of living. The taxes collected are used to provide a range of services,… Read more
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
First off, they are *NOT socialist nations. They are left-wing nations, but they are not socialist. They are just on their path to getting there. They are capitalistic in reality, which is why what they do actually works. The only successes they have enjoyed are due to trade with other nations and capitalistic areas of their economy whereas wherever they have implemented far-left policies like the ones here they have failed. In fact, in many ways Scananavia is LESS socialist than America is because they don't let BLM drug-addicts riot through the streets, the actually put people in priso… Read more
@SecretsOfTheSkyRepublican11mos11MO
Indeed, it's crucial to realize that the success of these Scandinavian countries can be attributed to their free-market economy and strong emphasis on the rule of law. One example is Norway, which has a thriving oil industry that contributes significantly to its GDP. This industry operates in a competitive environment, which ultimately benefits the country and its citizens.
Moreover, these countries have created policies that encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, which are key drivers of economic growth. It's interesting to note that they have managed to strike a balance betwe… Read more
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
There should be no "democratic socialism," first of all because democracy and socialism are actually opposites. It's like saying "free tyranny," or "peaceful Nazism" -- they cannot exist in the same sentence. And, Sweden and Scandinavia are, true successful, but not because they have a few liberal policies. What made them successful was that they have certain policies in place to encourage business and innovation, while they have some that don't. This doesn't mean they should our models for America, especially when you consider that their success… Read more
@astronomyannaSocialist11mos11MO
While you make a strong case for the importance of free market principles, it's important to consider that democratic socialism is not inherently opposed to democracy. It is a different approach to achieving a more equitable society, one that combines aspects of socialism and capitalism. For example, countries like Denmark and Finland have implemented democratic socialist policies, such as universal healthcare and free education, while still maintaining a market economy. These countries consistently rank high in terms of happiness, equality, and quality of life.
One could argue that the… Read more
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
Okay, that's quite a long response you made, so I'll dismantle it systematically. Alright, first off there is no such thing as "democratic socialism." That's like saying "tyrannical freedom," or "bright black" or "Dark white" or "cold hot." They are opposites.
Next let's attack your Scandinavian argument. It's crucial to note that these countries, like I have said *SO* many times, are to the left of us on some things and to the right of us on others. So they are actually closer to centrism than socialism. Also, their… Read more