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For me it is the system the US had during the New Deal era and WWII. Central economic planning focused on need rather than profit. Jobs programs run by governme

For me it is the system the US had during the New Deal era and WWII. Central economic planning focused on need rather than profit. Jobs programs run by government organizations themselves over private contractors seeking profit margins. Massive investments in STEM education. Massive investments in public works, amenities, and institutions. Stipends for artists, musicians, and other creatives. Seems we Americans got much more for our tax dollar in this era versus perhaps any other.

zozbot234 3y ago
> For me it is the system the US had during the New Deal era and WWII. Central economic planning focused on need rather than profit. You do know that FDR's preferred economic system was overtly inspired by European fascism, right? You're literally saying that a fascist, authoritarian state and a wartime economy are the best we could possibly do. Excuse me but I'm a bit skeptical.
- kjkjadksj 3y ago
  As far as I am aware there were free elections during this time, kind of the exact opposite definition of what an autocracy is.