Capitalism or Communism. Which is better?

[Kinda Long Hair]

which is better.

I chose capitalism... if that wasnt obvious

[Strong Vader]

Speaking of economic systems, you know what would be interesting? If the US economic system was a bartering system...

Hey, how's Citi's stock doing? Um, last I've heard, it was up two apples and a half-dead goat.

[Kinda Long Hair]

Hey, how's Citi's stock doing? Um, last I've heard, it was up two apples and a half-dead goat.

"Hey, I want a share in Apple" "Okay, that'll be three cows!"

[Aiko Heiwa]

Communism is the superior one.

[Uzi-Bazooka]

Interesting position. Now back it up. Why is it so superior, oh ye of obviously-lives-in-America?

[Aiko Heiwa]

Communism is superior due to the simple fact that products produced don't belong to one person or a group of people to sell back at a higher price, they belong to the state. This prevents the exploit of the working-class.

And since everyone is the same under a Communist society, you can't go blaming problems on the lower-class, because there is no lower-class.

Now, I admit, due to the fact that humans are greedy, we can never reach a Communist utopia as described by Marx and Engels.

[Kinda Long Hair]

"Communism won't work because people like to own things" -Frank Zappa

[Aiko Heiwa]

I just said that.

[Kinda Long Hair]

I just like having relevant quotes of people who I am fans of.

Anyways, aren't you going with free enterprise in wanting to buy a Wii?

[The Wheelchair]

I prefer lowercasism over capitalism.

[Uzi-Bazooka]

Communism is superior due to the simple fact that products produced don't belong to one person or a group of people to sell back at a higher price, they belong to the state. This prevents the exploit of the working-class.

And since everyone is the same under a Communist society, you can't go blaming problems on the lower-class, because there is no lower-class.

Now, I admit, due to the fact that humans are greedy, we can never reach a Communist utopia as described by Marx and Engels.

Ever read the book Animal Farm? Worth reading.
Well, you are correct. In theory, communism is better. Unfortunately, in the land of reality, that would never work. Basically, instead of having a lower class, EVERYONE is lower class, except for the few dictators who rise to the top.
This is my problem with Communism. I just can't really follow any system that doesn't actually work in real life. I mean, like I said, it's a great idea. But there's no way it could ever work, and therefore it is pointless. Mere ideas have no value.

"Communism won't work because people like to own things" -Frank Zappa

Personally, my favorite Frank Zappa quote is "Some people like cupcakes exclusively, while myself, I say there is naught nor ought there be nothing so exalted on the face of God's gray Earth as that prince of foods... the muffin!"

I prefer lowercasism over capitalism.

Shut up, Wheelsonboroughborough-san.

[The Wheelchair]

I prefer lowercasism over capitalism.

Shut up, Wheelsonboroughborough-san.

That's Wheelsonboroughboroughborough-san to you.

[Uzi-Bazooka]

Sorry, TW.

[Aiko Heiwa]

dictators

There can be no such thing as a Communist dictatorship.

Also, inb4 North Korea.

[Uzi-Bazooka]

You can be a dictator even if you're not known as "the dictator." Adolf Hitler called himself the "Führer," which literally means "guide."

[Aiko Heiwa]

I am aware of that.

But, in a true Communist society, it would be a complete democracy.

[Kinda Long Hair]

I am aware of that.

But, in a true Communist society, it would be a complete democracy.

isn't that kind of an oxymoron? Like jumbo-shrimp?

[Aiko Heiwa]

How?

[Kinda Long Hair]

because in most Communist societies, it's "We control everything, including your lives!!1!" Last time I checked, that's not Democratic

Anyways, SV knows more about it. I'll let him take it from here.

[Aiko Heiwa]

because in most Communist societies, it's "We control everything, including your lives!!1!" Last time I checked, that's not Democratic

That's a Totalitarian society, not Communist.

[Uzi-Bazooka]

MMM, will you at least PRETEND to have a clue what we're talking about? Ye gods, you might as well be living off of 50s and 60s propaganda.

[Aiko Heiwa]

MMM, will you at least PRETEND to have a clue what we're talking about? Ye gods, you might as well be living off of 50s and 60s propaganda.

I've always wanted to use that image

[These are my saturdays]

50s and 60s propaganda.

ДMЗЯICДИS??? THЭУ'ЯЗ ДLL GЦM CHЭШIЙG GДИGSTЗЯS

(sorry i have an inability to be useful in internet debates)

(edited for fake cyrillic)

[Uzi-Bazooka]

ALL HAIL THE CANADIANS.
(Paul Saunders is awesome, Paul Saunders is cute. When we see Paul Saunders, we give a big salute!)

[Aiko Heiwa]

[quote="duty now"]

ДMЗЯICДИS??? THЭУ'ЯЗ ДLL GЦM CHЭШIЙG GДИGSTЗЯS

I just translated that into English.

DMZYAICDIS?? THEU'YAZ DLL GTSM CHESHIYG GDIGSTZYAS

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