and yeah i do realise its a lot more complicated than this, but just to give us an idea!
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Aug-09-2005 17:59
George Smiley
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I've gone for "other" as I'm not sure if "socialist" covers what I consider myself
I am a social democrat which is basically all the political stuff associated with liberalism with a Keynesian economy (ie a mixed one) I believe all natural monopolies should be nationalised as I do not think they are as efficient privately operated (not to mention the trust factor of these vital services with corporations whose main goal is to make as much money as possible whilst spending as little as possible)
Aug-09-2005 18:27
Michael19
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i am different from day to day, although i didnt notice that opition so i voted "other"
I would have to be a dictator really, i would be excellent.
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Aug-09-2005 18:32
donnybrasco
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The "Libertarian" Party in this country is a definition they chose because of their adherence to our original values of "Liberty", when we most closely followed our Constitution (less government, less taxes, more freedoms, etc.)...but it's not to be confused with the term "Liberal" in this country...............that's a dirty word.
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Aug-09-2005 18:38
St_Andrew
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Location: Stockholm, Sweden
quote:
Originally posted by George Smiley
I've gone for "other" as I'm not sure if "socialist" covers what I consider myself
I am a social democrat which is basically all the political stuff associated with liberalism with a Keynesian economy (ie a mixed one) I believe all natural monopolies should be nationalised as I do not think they are as efficient privately operated (not to mention the trust factor of these vital services with corporations whose main goal is to make as much money as possible whilst spending as little as possible)
Stop makeing things so complicated
quote:
i do realise its a lot more complicated than this, but just to give us an idea!
Aug-09-2005 18:48
ali92
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Location: Fishtown, Philadelphia
I picked "Liberal". I'm not really sure of the difference between Social Liberal & (plain) Liberal. I guess social Liberal is when you have liberal beliefs on social issues, but remain either in the middle or even authoritarian on stuff like economics?
Also, what's the exact differences between communism & socialism? Is power & control the only difference?
Aug-09-2005 18:52
Yoepus
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Location: Ketchup fields, Texas
Originally posted by George Smiley
I believe all natural monopolies should be nationalised
What's a "natural monopoly"?
Aug-09-2005 18:55
St_Andrew
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Location: Stockholm, Sweden
quote:
Originally posted by ali92
I picked "Liberal". I'm not really sure of the difference between Social Liberal & (plain) Liberal. I guess social Liberal is when you have liberal beliefs on social issues, but remain either in the middle or even authoritarian on stuff like economics?
Also, what's the exact differences between communism & socialism? Is power & control the only difference?
Nah, i think a social liberal is someone who believe in the market economy but still think a big government is a good idea, they also tend to have more rules and stuff than a real liberal.
Aug-09-2005 18:57
Yoepus
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quote:
Originally posted by trancaholic
What's a "natural monopoly"?
Owning TA.com and banning whosever signature you like?
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Originally posted by trancaholic
What's a "natural monopoly"?
Something that works best as a monoply (ie it has a big returns to scale). For example telecomunications used to be one, trains is one, hydro is one. Many argue that natural monopolies doesnt really exist tho, which I think is true (at least in most instances), we have seen this when it comes to the tele market for example.
Aug-09-2005 18:59
ali92
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Location: Fishtown, Philadelphia
quote:
Originally posted by St_Andrew
Nah, i think a social liberal is someone who believe in the market economy but still think a big government is a good idea, they also tend to have more rules and stuff than a real liberal.
OK. So I'm (we're?) 'real' liberals, then. I'm not for a big gov't & the loads of rules, etc, that even some people who consider themselves very liberal in this country (the US) do.
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What do you consider yourself?
