In Capitalist America We Have Freedom

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[–]TokLwdSaNthg 4 insightful - 4 fun4 insightful - 3 fun5 insightful - 4 fun -  (0 children)

In Soviet Russia man exploits his fellow man

Whereas in Capitalist America it’s the other way around

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    [–]Druullus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

    A centralized society/state is the is the ultimate boss. All people are identical when it comes to abilities?

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      [–]Druullus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

      what?

      [–]Druullus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (8 children)

      Why shouldn't the boss have the freedom to fire an employee? Why should criminals have freedom from cops? All voters are free to vote for anyone they please. Everyone are free to consume any media they want.

      [–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (7 children)

      You are free to choose which ice cream shop you go to, and think this is better. Thank you.

      [–]Druullus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (6 children)

      what?

      [–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

      I mean, you mistake the ability to choose between different coopted politicians, businesses, philosophies, etc. with freedom. True, at the end of the day we can deny all of their patsies and such, but this society pretends like that isn't an option. They sure don't teach it to you in school that you have the right to boycott the parties and withhold your vote as a way of giving a vote of no confidence.

      [–]Druullus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

      No, people can choose what they want/boycott etc!

      [–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

      That's true, but let's be serious here. The mind is being played. How much choice is actually occuring?

      [–]Druullus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

      The people can!

      [–]Drewski 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

      I agree with most of your points. Bosses have the freedom to hire and fire whomever they choose, and employees have the choice to work for whichever company or leave if they don't agree with their policies. People are also free to consume whatever media they want.

      However, and I may be misinterpreting your line of thinking here, just because some people voted for a politician doesn't mean they have the right to rule over us or violate our rights. Choosing from couple of pre-selected masters does not equate freedom. Even if you completely trust the voting and political nomination process, just because 51% of people voted for a politician doesn't mean they can infringe on the liberties of the rest.

      [–]Druullus 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

      51% benefit from it.

      [–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

      In Capitalist America, there is an alliance of corporations that wants to become a socialist state.

      A state has to either control the means of brainwashing, or be prepared to fight against the hordes of brainwashed zombies.

      A state that refuses to make this choice, will be replaced.

      [–]Klenvastergan 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

      Does this guy not live in America?

      If he does, is he homeless?