And apparently you can't..
They're both collectivist nonsense. People as a whole begin to think like ants. It doesn't lead to utopia, it leads to a very fucked up variant of social Darwinism.
Again, you're mischaracterizing what capitalism actually means, and instead arguing with what you think capitalism means
How do you prevent syndicalism(so called crony capitalism is but one type) from forming with capitalism without some sort of nanny state?
Regulation
It's our responsibility as citizens to hold elected officials accountable for the things they say & do. This, I feel, is a responsibility the vast majority of us have relegated to institutions controlled by those same elected officials under scrutiny. It's our responsibility as citizens to look beyond party affiliation and into the real substance of what is being said & done. This, I feel, is a responsibility not correctly utilized by the masses since the conglomeration of mainstream media.
Every economic system is flawed, there is no such thing as a perfect system. All we can do is strive for the best. I think a combination of capitalism and socialism would be best if strict regulations regarding campaign financing were implemented, but you can't get corrupt politicians to enact a system that would put their own livelihood at stake. Politicians simply don't vote against their own interests. This is why we need an amendment to the constitution.
Crony-capitalism and crony-socialism are real economic concepts, I didn't make them up or just call it that to prove a point. That's what it is, that's what we currently live under. Politicians are bought, they vote according to their donors business interests, which usually results in a substantial return on investment and the American people are footed with the bill..
"Patriotism" > Nationalism, "Our responsibility" to you, equates to Nationalism... Responsibility to hold public elected officials accountable for the things they promise and the things they do is Socialism/Nationalism/Communism..
What do you call it when corporations and government collude?
How does this apply to our current conversation?
That's correct, I'm not a nationalist. Those aren't my elected officials. They're yours. I didn't vote. Anyone who voted is their responsibility.
It is not "nationalism" to expect public officials to be held accountable for the things they say and do. It is the obligation of every citizen of the United States.
You pay taxes? You're responsible for financing the military just as much as I am, regardless of if you voted for who or not.
That's interesting but demonstrably false, the collective gave slaves the right to vote via the 15th amendment in 1865, the collective gave women the right to vote via the 19th amendment in 1920, and the 28th amendment will get money out of politics in the very near future. Collectives change current reality all the time.
When you figure that out, let me know..
We don't need the congress or senate, but we do need state legislatures, which are made up of elected officials, but not career politicians like the legislative branch. This means there is a higher chance of calling for a national convention to get the amendment passed. We already have 2 states, 32 to go.
The second amendment guarantees the right to keep & bear arms, you have nothing to worry about in that regard, that's how constitutional amendments work, and the founders felt that one so important they put it at #2, just behind the freedom to say what you want.
That totally equates to the government taking your guns away while subverting the second amendment..
How would you improve education? What would you do?
No, you don't need a penny, the Fed Govt will loan all you need to you as long as you can fog a mirror. Instant acceptance, no credit required, no background check, everyone approved!!
No, it does not. Not one single constitutional right is granted by the Constitution, nor are any guaranteed by it.
-I would raise teacher compensation and eliminate tenure to ensure quality educators fill those positions
-I would lower the costs of tuition and books
I'm saying I would have publicly funded, completely transparent elections where candidates aren't required to spend the majority of their time raising money for their campaign. I would overturn Buckley v. Valeo, First National Bank of Boston v. Bellotti, Citizens United v. FEC & McCutcheon v. FEC. And I would enact a 28th amendment that says corporations are not people and do not have the same Constitutional rights as human beings. Corporations can't give money to any politician directly or indirectly. No corporation can raise more than $100 from any person or entity, and all elections must be publicly financed.
Yes, but you're fully aware of how the concept of loans work, you will eventually pay that money back (with interest!), and student loans are not forgiven through bankruptcy. This ensures a percentage of students will not have access to education because of the high costs and crippling debt.
"What do you call it when corps.and gov. collide?: REGULATORY CAPTURE