I1L2T3 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I don't believe that's true because Socialism has nothing to do with a lot of things the left claims to believe in like unions and workers rights. The idea that Soviet Russia had unions going on strike is absurd. Anyone who went on strike would have been shot or sent to a gulag. I think you'll find a lot of what is claimed by the left is actually somebody else's idea. Socialism does not work and it never has. Oh dear. We don't have socialism Jim. And we have never had it in this country. And the vast majority of the population don't want it either. Stop banging on about gulags and soviets - it's completely irrelevant. We have a mixed economy with elements of socialism and capitalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinz Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Oh dear. We don't have socialism Jim. And we have never had it in this country. And the vast majority of the population don't want it either. Stop banging on about gulags and soviets - it's completely irrelevant. We have a mixed economy with elements of socialism and capitalism. :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 When was that? When Oliver Cromwell was a lad? I think you are being a tad optimistic in thinking there was ever a time when politicians and businessmen acted honourably. I think if you read most resignation letters by business and politicians the only thing they are sorry about is being found out. I was thinking of the first post war Labour government, who brought in the welfare state. Whatever you think of what it has become, there's no doubt it was an altruistic move. And politicians were always resigning over **** ups, women or principles. Nowadays you can't get them out with a crowbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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