[Terminus]

Originally Posted by gothicusmaximus

The problem with capitalism is its basis upon the flawed idea that, in a system within which the acquisition of currency serves the singular impetus to work, individuals will continue to undertake such work for the benefit of society rather than to secure fiscal assets for themselves.

I think I understand what you are saying, but I just want to clarify: Are you saying that capitalism is bad because individuals will tend to work for their own benefit as opposed to the benefit of society, and (I'm assuming you're implying this) an economic system should work to the benefit of society?

Originally Posted by gothicusmaximus

Under capitalism, movies don't have to be good as long as people will watch them

What's the objective standard for "good", in this case?

Originally Posted by gothicusmaximus

An ideal capitalism, wherein every person produces and is compensated to a degree proportionate to their product's quality, would rule. Human nature, however, pollutes the system.

I understand that capitalism can suffer from human nature, but what would then make socialism less impervious to this (or is it)?

Originally Posted by Alan

For starters, almost all cases of socialism in a third-world country have experienced astounding economic production.

I'm unfamiliar with socialism in the third world. Could you give me a few examples so I could start researching?

Originally Posted by Alan

The Soviet Union is actually the greatest example of this, I won't even say "just ignore Russia." Russia was the retarded cousin of the European family, with a predominantly agricultural population that were still serfs. SERFS!
In less than half a century, they became the second power of the world, and the first nation to go to space.

If you were to argue about the human rights issues in the Soviet Union, then I'll just point out the bigger human rights violations all around the free market world. I am NOT justifying Stalinism, but it's pretty stupid to complain about certain human rights violations when we make even bigger ones and don't give a fuck about them.

What are the bigger human rights violations in the free market world?