Greeks agree coalition government without Papandreou

Originally posted by novuslibertas
reply to post by Maxmars

 

Capitalism is an economical stream whilst Socialism is a social stream I don't see how you can line these up.
But I'm not entirely sure!

Socialism, National Socialism, Fascism, Bolshevism etc
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Capitalism, Communism etc

National Socialism; Serve and protect the common interest.

Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not entirely sure.

But of course. From the academician's view of categorizing modalities of ideological policy, you are most certainly correct.

But my observation was perhaps not effectively phrased to convey the meaning.

It is my contention that these '-isms' are constructs which people are inclined to accept as drivers of 'bodies' of doctrine. Therein lies my point of contention. The idea that for example "socialism" and "capitalism" bear no comparison begs dissection.

These ideologies drive governance and policy - while effectively excluding anything outside their pre-determined label.

It's the labeling that constitutes the lie.

Most every government has used the labeling to to ensure that divisive strategies can be deployed to manipulate perception and keep the herd properly (from their perspective) focused. 60 years ago, had you asked any Chinese patriot about capitalism and they would have decried it the most evil social construct ever implemented by a ruling class. Look at them today. At the same time had you asked any American about the "socialistic" ideology, they would have smacked you in the face with an American made brick, and planted an American flag between your ribs (hyperbole - just kidding of course) ... because nothing 'socialistic' could possibly be anything other than "red communism" in disguise.... Today we are beginning to see these ideas of socialism, communism, capitalism, and such as mere window-dressing for a supranational class of super elite economic royalty who gets to do whatever they say, manages to make everyone think that their control of currency and economy is "THE ONLY PATH" humankind can ever follow.... while themselves capitalizing on the restriction blithely supported, and promoted by the leaders who are supposed to have a burning passion to serve their country and people..... (as long as it keeps them hip deep in vainglory and riches)

Now we know better, these labels are not mutually exclusive. Yet in the end, regardless of the "-ism" under which any nation falls (except perhaps Iran, and North Korea) the "ism" is bent, twisted, manipulated, legislated, folded, spindled, and mutilated into serving the beneficiaries of some Central bank who miraculously all have legislated monopolies on credit, currency and monetary policy... all these countries hating each other for their particular "-ism" and yet all agree the Central banks are the center of the universe.

The proof isn't in the academician's definition... it's in the reality of practice.

reply to post by Maxmars


Thank you I have enjoyed your explanation and I understand now. However now I'm rather interested in what you would consider a solution?

As I have already commented in another thread I shall post the comment here also. The new PM's off Greece and Italy, both worked for Goldman Sacs. Now there is a revelation Yes?

And those who thought that Trader whom stated on the BBC News, that the Governments do not run the world, Goldman Sacs runs the world. How right was he and how wrong were you!