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Of course one could argue that that this wasn’t the fault of socialism, but rather a government that prioritized the desires of industry above all else. Lest w
by jonathankoren 3y ago
Of course one could argue that that this wasn’t the fault of socialism, but rather a government that prioritized the desires of industry above all else.
Lest we forget when that paragon of free market capitalism, the United States, prior to the creation of the EPA and its glorious burning Cuyahoga River.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/cuyahoga-river-caught-fire-least-dozen-times-no-one-cared-until-1969-180972444/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/cuyahoga-river-caught...
- WalterBright 3y ago> a government that prioritized the desires of industry above all else. Communist governments simply have to, as starving people tend to revolt. Free market economies generated enough surplus that they can afford to be clean. Communist economies cannot even feed themselves.
- jonathankoren 3y agoSo you agree. A robust government regulatory agencies with effective enforcement is required to ensure the protection of the environment and workers' safety and dignity. I'm glad we see that the inevitable outcome of free market deregulation is destruction.
- WalterBright 3y agoDo you think communist industry has a better track record of safety? BTW, dignity comes from within. It is not imposed by external influences. The power the workers have in a free market is the power to say "no" and walk away.
- jonathankoren 3y agoIs there a communist government with a robust worker and environmental safety regime? None I’m aware of. Guess what? The free market didn’t provide one either. It doesn’t actually provide a lot of things needed for a robust society. It’s almost as if Wall Streets communism vs capitalism is a giant canard to distract from very basic, proven, and effective socioeconomic reforms.