The difference between socialism and capitalism in one photo

[Centrehalf]

What? Are you tripping on something? You've become incoherent.

Nope, not tripping at all. It was funny to watch you self-destruct today though.

 

[Rick]

Nope, not tripping at all. It was funny to watch you self-destruct today though.

What???

OK, I'll play you're game.

Hey, did you get hurt when you walked into a wall today? Boy, you sure looked stupid!

 

[TruthSeeker]

Yeah. You blew it today with the whole Social Democrat thing.

Centrehalf, I'm very surprised at your breathless finger-pointing at what Rick posted about "Social Democrats". This sort of childish stuff is more suited to people like PFOS and Stalin.

Go back and re-read what Rick posted. Rick simply stated that there is a difference between "Socialists" and Sweden's "Social Democrats". He never stated that he SUPPORTED the "Social Democrats". He never stated that the Swedish had it all figured out.

 

[nobull]

North and South Korea seen from satellite......

Very well stated..Thanks

doug

 

[Stalin]

"...The energy sector is one of the most serious bottlenecks in the North Korean economy. Since 1990 the supply of oil, coal, and electricity declined steadily, and seriously affected all sectors of the economy. Crude oil was formerly imported by pipeline at “friendship prices” from the former USSR or China, but the withdrawal of Russian concessions and the reduction of imports from China brought down annual imports from about 23 million barrels (3.7×106 m3) in 1988 to less than 4 million barrels (640×103 m3) by 1997. As the imported oil was refined for fuels for transportation and agricultural machinery, a serious cutback in oil imports caused critical problems in transportation and agriculture.

North Korea has no coking coal, but has substantial reserves of anthracite in Anju, Aoji (Ŭndŏk), and other areas. Coal production peaked at 43 million tons in 1989 and steadily declined to 18.6 million tons in 1998. Major causes of coal shortages include mine flooding, and outdated mining technology. As coal was used mainly for industry and electricity generation, decrease in coal production caused serious problems in industrial production and electricity generation. Coal production may not necessarily increase significantly until North Korea imports modern mining technology[original research?].

Electricity generation of North Korea peaked in 1989 at about 30 TWh. There were seven large hydroelectric plants in the 1980s. Four were along the Yalu River, built with Chinese aid, and supplying power to both countries. In 1989, 60% of electricity generation was hydroelectric and 40% fossil fueled, mostly coal-fired.

In 1997, coal accounted for more than 80% of primary energy consumption and hydropower more than 10%. Net imports of coal represented only about 3% of coal consumption. Hydroelectric power plants generated about 65% of North Korea's electricity and coal-fired thermal plants about 35% in 1997[citation needed]. However, with only 20% of the per capita electricity generation of Japan, the DPRK suffers from chronic supply shortages.

Some hydroelectric facilities are believed to be out of operation due to damages from major flooding in 1995. Coal-fired power plants have been running well under capacity in recent years, due in part to a serious decline in coal supply and in part to problems with transportation of coal. The electricity supply steadily declined and was 17 TWh in 1998. Since electricity generated should double up just to return to the 1989 level, power shortages will continue until coal production increases substantially and generating equipment is refurbished[original research?]. Transmission losses are reported to be around 30%[citation needed].

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_North_Korea

Comrade Sta Il Inn

 

[TruthSeeker]

"...The energy sector is one of the most serious bottlenecks in the North Korean economy. Since 1990 the supply of oil, coal, and electricity declined steadily, and seriously affected all sectors of the economy. Crude oil was formerly imported by pipeline at “friendship prices” from the former USSR or China, but the withdrawal of Russian concessions and the reduction of imports from China brought down annual imports from about 23 million barrels (3.7×106 m3) in 1988 to less than 4 million barrels (640×103 m3) by 1997. As the imported oil was refined for fuels for transportation and agricultural machinery, a serious cutback in oil imports caused critical problems in transportation and agriculture.

North Korea has no coking coal, but has substantial reserves of anthracite in Anju, Aoji (Ŭndŏk), and other areas. Coal production peaked at 43 million tons in 1989 and steadily declined to 18.6 million tons in 1998. Major causes of coal shortages include mine flooding, and outdated mining technology. As coal was used mainly for industry and electricity generation, decrease in coal production caused serious problems in industrial production and electricity generation. Coal production may not necessarily increase significantly until North Korea imports modern mining technology[original research?].

Electricity generation of North Korea peaked in 1989 at about 30 TWh. There were seven large hydroelectric plants in the 1980s. Four were along the Yalu River, built with Chinese aid, and supplying power to both countries. In 1989, 60% of electricity generation was hydroelectric and 40% fossil fueled, mostly coal-fired.

In 1997, coal accounted for more than 80% of primary energy consumption and hydropower more than 10%. Net imports of coal represented only about 3% of coal consumption. Hydroelectric power plants generated about 65% of North Korea's electricity and coal-fired thermal plants about 35% in 1997[citation needed]. However, with only 20% of the per capita electricity generation of Japan, the DPRK suffers from chronic supply shortages.

Some hydroelectric facilities are believed to be out of operation due to damages from major flooding in 1995. Coal-fired power plants have been running well under capacity in recent years, due in part to a serious decline in coal supply and in part to problems with transportation of coal. The electricity supply steadily declined and was 17 TWh in 1998. Since electricity generated should double up just to return to the 1989 level, power shortages will continue until coal production increases substantially and generating equipment is refurbished[original research?]. Transmission losses are reported to be around 30%[citation needed].

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_North_Korea

Comrade Sta Il Inn

So what is your point? That North Korea has serious infrastructure problems and relies on handouts and "friendship prices" to provide the bare minimum of "basics" to it's suffering populace?

Yes, I agree with that. Communism strikes again!

 

[GenSeneca]

Ah, good ol' sweden - I lived there for six months. And of course, they don't have socialism there, but rather social democracy - perhaps you should look up the difference between the two.

Rick, do you favor social democracy?

 

[steveox]

Miss U.S.A., versus Miss Russia:

That aint right

Miss USA

Miss Russia

 

[steveox]

socialism

capitalism

 

[steveox]

socialism

capitalism

 

[steveox]

socialism

capitalism

 

[Rick]

Rick, do you favor social democracy?

Uh, noooooo..................

 

[nobull]

This is definitely the BEST of the socialism/capitalism comparisons. PERFECT!

That one says it all..

doug

 

[Centrehalf]

Uh, noooooo..................

It's a real ***** when you're exposed, isn't it? Roll your eyes all you want, you've been busted.

 

[Centrehalf]

What???

OK, I'll play you're game.

Hey, did you get hurt when you walked into a wall today? Boy, you sure looked stupid!

You don't want to play my game, I've got you now. You screwed up when you tried to draw a distinction between Socialism and Social Democracy. You lose.