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I have never seen it functioning outside of theory and doubt that it can. I like social democracy with a lot of regulation.
Where have you seen capitalism work? Or what are your metrics for "it works"? And which states do you consider being failed communist states? And why did they fail in your opinion?
Capitalism works pretty well for me...
Ok. and surely there's nobody that could say the same about communism?
Well, everyone seems to think communism hasn't been effectively enforced in any country. So, no, nobody could say that and keep that argument valid.
If you look at countries like Cuba, I'd argue that it's working pretty well considering the circumstances.
Cuba has the highest ratio of doctors per 10k capita (95), their life expectancy was constantly rising until covid happened.
The biggest issue they have is being isolated by the USA, which also enforce that isolation across the northern hemisphere.
Its ironic you bring that up considering Cuba is one of the worst developed nations to be a doctor.Yeah and those doctors make 60 bucks a MONTH. They have to work abroad, or hold second jobs. Even when they work abroad a huge percentage of the money is funneled back to the government. They have a tremendous problem with corruption. Electricity is out constantly. They also have a horrific track record with political prisoners and massive human rights abuses in said prisons. They have zero freedom of speech and can be put in prison for even participating in threads like this one. I'd say thats a poor example.
it's worked effectively in small socially isolated religious communities with rigid social codes. Amish, Kibbitz, etc.
Ah, but all those states aren't TRUE capitalist states. That's why we can't point to a successful example.
That's funny, because Capitalism doesn't even work when you try to make it less agressive by implementing rail guards.
But sure, looking at states like the USA makes me believe that Capitalism is doing good!