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^^hhehehehe....so true

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[quote=rubyraks;409056]war is the preferred method of discovering and testing new technology on a society :roll:[/quote]

correction noted ;)

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you whiney pussies would be overtaken in a minute.

the dutch..lol.

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there's nothing worthwhile overtaking here anymore...

There's just me, my machete and my whisky. :drink:

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[quote=JahRasta;407553]Until we get Democracy correct 100%...Theoretical Socialism is STILL the best way to run a nation. ANYONE who plays or enjoys a TEAM sport, should understand what I say.[/quote]

You are confusing terms.

Democracy is a form of government. Socialism is a form of economy. You can have a democracy and still be socialist.

There are 3 basic economic forms in the world:

Capitalism - All private ownership of business Socialism - Some private ownership, some state ownership Communism - All state ownership of business

Some basic forms of government are:

Democracy Republic Monarchy Despotism Anarchy

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i.e. Mexico socialist economy ... democratic goverment

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[quote=Miguel;409711]i.e. Mexico socialist economy ... democratic goverment[/quote]

Also some countries in Europe.

People seem to get these concepts confused, however. For example, they will call a government "communist" or "socialist". This is wrong. The economy is communist or socialist. The government is something totally different.

For example... the economy in North Korea is communist. But the goverment is a military dictatorship.

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good posts...some people really need to this simple explanation which is obvious to anyone with a little bit of political interest.

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[quote=Yao;409736]good posts...some people really need to this simple explanation which is obvious to anyone with a little bit of political interest.[/quote]

Well.... it just bothers me to see people saying things like :

"Democracy doesn't work yet.... the best government is socialism." :roll:

And speaking with such an athoritative tone, to boot. :lol:

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lmfao....that is priceless.

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dont mention mexico, half that countries socialist economy is funded by our capitalist economy, and yes, most of thier money comes from the US.

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Still they have to balls to give you guys the finger :D

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[quote=thesightless;410093]dont mention mexico, half that countries socialist economy is funded by our capitalist economy, and yes, most of thier money comes from the US.[/quote]

I believe money sent back home from the USA is the second largest contributor. The largest is their oil exports. But we're splitting hairs. ;)