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I think I would be included in the some MODS clause to your opening paragraph.


It is still about promoting it. There is nothing saying that private enterprise is out of the game.


In Soviet Russia, government provided General Welfare for all its citizens; healthcare, a place to live, a job and income, education etc.


Well the various lobby groups that support our continued broken system first off. But also, I dont think the average American, even the most liberal want to provide the level of governance that you compare to the modern US government. 


Well in some cases I am alright with that.

I cant expect someone with a physical disability to produce as much as me. But I wouldnt want them to have less quality of life than me.


Well, a wealth tax, I am not sure at this point. But I think we need to tax the income from the probably hundreds of thousands if not millions of people living off of trust funds. Those people came through the wealth the inheritance, not through thier own work.


Well firstly, in reality I see this moving in the opposite direction. There are many public ulitilities being purchased by private enterprise, much more than the other way. The end goal should be the benefit of the consumer whoever the owner is.


I am not thrilled by it. But putting money and efforts into the various "bailout" companies to help them through tough times will prevent a considerable amount of hardship on a number of other industries therefore, making the problem much worse.


In Soviet Russia, the state owned 100% of all corporations and business entities.


I have no interest in overtaking any corporations or other businesses where it is unnecessary.


This is a stretch in reality. :rolleyes:

Although personally, I have advocated for a "NO PARTY" system. I dont see why the two competing parties have the power and control they do. They are much more powerful than any politician and that is bothersome to me.


I dont think realistically comparing the modern America to facist Germany or the Soviet Union are quite fair.


Which is more important, the public interest or the Individual Rights of minorities?

Both, which is something we can have. This is not a one or the other issue.

While I support wholeheartedly the notion of one to create thier own wealth and be successful, I also support helping those at the bottom who struggle, largely because thier efforts result in the wealth of the owner state. Meaning that for example the Waltons, enjoy unimaginable wealth, whereas those who are actually there to create that wealth are left out. To the point where they cannot realistically afford to support a family.


Well ultimately I cannot support private industry pushing a product that is harmful to the consumer.


Ultimately I support maximing the revenue as you describe. Meaning that I dont like the various sin taxes, and have a major problem with the various drug laws that work to imprison a number a non-violent people because of this.


In all seriousness, I am a pragmatist. I search out the most realstic and effective solution to a problem that exists. I am not a hard line idealist who thinks that thier political leanings along can solve an issue. I think this is evidenced by my vocal support of the 2nd amendment. As well as other issues as resource development(with the notable exception of Pebble Mine)

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