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Originally posted by NeoPhono Think of it like this, to be a doctor in America it takes four years of undergraduate schooling, four years of medical school and three to seven years of residency. All of this takes time, money and hard work.

in a socialist society, at least you can neglect money, since you will get your eduction for free...

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Who would want to be a doctor if you gave so much of your income that you earned the same as somone who never finished high school working in a factory pushing a button. You can say "for the love of it," but that's rediculous. Some professions need to have high earning potential because not only do you want people to fill those roles, you want the best people to fill those roles. If you don't believe me, look at the doctor shortage in Australia and the impending one in America.

probably the most common/stupid misunderstanding of socialist/communism is that everyone earn the same. that is not the case! doctors earn far more than a factory worker in a socialist/communism society!

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Originally posted by Yoepus bah this sux. I'm in the minority here too Why, why can't I be in the majority for once? Why can't this place be full of commies? Why do so many of you have to be damn socialists? Its unfair I tell you UNFAIR!! ohh is that mustard over there...

Not really, since most of the commies (except for a few who regularly read/post in the politics forum) only really tend to come out in force in these posts that directly address communism in some way. Besides, a lot of people in real life say that they are socialist or what ever, with out a full grasp or knowledge of it’s philosophy or ideals etc, just doing it because it’s considered “cool”, so I should image if that happens in real life, it’s a given that it’ll happen online, in fact more so! I tend to regard the general consensus of this forum heavily entrenched in the right of the political spectrum.

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Originally posted by Spin Doctor Besides, a lot of people in real life say that they are socialist or what ever, with out a full grasp or knowledge of it’s philosophy or ideals etc, just doing it because it’s considered “cool”

I wouldn't say so... But some Lefties (especially Che) are (miss)used as popstars and people 'using' them have no idea of this persons and his ideals
What i want to say: they 'use' them to make themself "cool", but don't idintify with the ideals or have no idea of their doings..!