After the failure of Socialism worldwide, why do Americans think they can get it to work?
Question by Englishman in Kentucky: After the failure of Socialism worldwide, why do Americans think they can get it to work?
Socialism—defined as a centrally planned economy in which the government controls all means of production—was the tragic failure of the twentieth century. Born of a commitment to remedy the economic and moral defects of capitalism, it has far surpassed capitalism in both economic malfunction and moral cruelty. Yet the idea and the ideal of socialism linger on. Whether socialism in some form will eventually return as a major organizing force in human affairs is unknown, but no one can accurately appraise its prospects who has not taken into account the dramatic story of its rise and fall.
Why do some Americans still think it will work and do they have they any idea of the consequences?
Jared – The USSR for a start.
easy24q – Prove to me that Social Democrats have not failed since 1997 in the UK and I might agree.
Best answer:
Answer by CoffeeLover
Socialism isn’t a failure. Countries much more successful than America are Socialist.
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