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Old 08-09-2007, 09:42 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by willravel
Socialism doesn't work because people are unwilling to be good and selfless. The flaw in socialism is the flaw in man.

Right on, will.

You've hit the nail on the head. 'Tis the flaw in capitalism, as well. Ideals are ideals because we perpetually cannot live up to them.

Socialism cannot thrive without capitalism and vice versa. I think it's fairly self-evident.
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