Originally Posted by Reignier

Are you kidding me? Is someone actually asking this question? If we're talking about the pure forms of these governments, capitalism is practically an economic policy rather than a government. The reason the U.S., a relatively young country, did so amazingly well for so long is because of our capitalistic government. Many fault the US for an abundance of flaws, but keep in mind. We are one of the most intelligent countries in terms of evolutionary speed. We've not only rivaled, but surpassed many countries 50 times our age in the short time this country has existed. Think about it, logically; capitalism is the only form of government (and I hesitate to use that word, because it's not exactly accurate) that endorses a free marked economy, and true capitalism is pro lazie faire (not sure if I spelled that right). Socialism and communism are so similar that they almost could have been listed together. What Karl Marx outlined in his communist manifesto was actually a system of government that follows socialist ideals much more closely than what our understanding of communism is. Which, by the way, those of you that think an actually communist government exists today would be sorely disappointed. In the world, there is no major communist government in place. Those that call themselves communists, like Cuba, China, etc. are actually, if you take the time to look at their structure, dictatorships with a mask on. Anarchy is out of the question, seeing as it implies a state of lawlessness, thus a society without legal tender. And those of you that try to place Hobbes and his social contracts in a anarchist society, are mistaken. A social contract implies a form of government, however insubstantial it may be, thus deviating from true anarchy. The answer is, without a doubt, capitalism. Anyone with any background in politics or economics can see that quite plainly.

Originally Posted by LordSkweegie

fuck all this garbage...politics is for pussies, and wallstreet pussies. government has no more uses in america and our poeple WILL BE better off without.