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Economic Activism and Progressive Living

Waterguy

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6. obviously communism wouldn't work - but it's not the threat they say it is

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Sat Sep 2, 2023, 06:56 PM

Sep 2023

The slippery slope nonsense is clearly all propaganda which is something political conservative party leaders that imperative to disseminate.
SS or medicare doesn't lead to complete government control any more than public school or creation of the NIH.

Assisting people and protecting the environment in many ways helps to sustain economic progress.
The government can create jobs and has without controlling all means of production.

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Communism or Capitalism - what do they mean [View all] Waterguy Jan 2023 OP

Communism means the workers control the means of production iemanja Jan 2023 #1

how could the workers control the means of production? Waterguy Jan 2023 #2

Workers own the factories iemanja Jan 2023 #4

thanks Locrian Jan 2023 #5

iemanja, you answered my question before it was asked Waterguy Jan 2023 #3

obviously communism wouldn't work - but it's not the threat they say it is Waterguy Sep 2023 #6