Liberal Forum

Gosh, you're right as usual. If you don't buy a Chevrolet or shop at Walmart or buy an Apple computer, their CEO's have you arrested and thrown in jail, right? Yes, Capitalism truly is oppressive!I'm such a "Corporate fascist" that I think Americans should have the freedom to buy or not buy whatever product or service they want.Truly evil, right? Say, what happens to an American if they decide not to pay into Big Government Ponzi Schemes Social Security and Medicaid?You'll be arrested and thrown in jail.Isn't Socialism compassionate?More distortions and half-truths. MistyBlue is not talking about the supposed "choice" we have on the market, she is talking about 1) working conditions that were terrible without regulations (and to some extent still are - see: Massey Energy) Then again, since you have been an outspoken proponent of sweatshops and involuntary servitude (children who work for their entire lifetimes to pay off their parents' debt in developing countries), none of this is surprising. 2) corporate America's record on environmental pollution How is choking on the toxic fumes of factories "more freedom?" Oh wait it isn't. Then again, I bet your stupid response is going to be, "Well if you don't like it, move to another location." ROFL. 3) privatizing vital social services that are better served by public ownershipIf the public overwhelmingly rejects privatization, but you favor it, then YOU are the fascist who wants to let the people choke on bitter medicine; the medicine of worse services, no accountability, and massive corporate profits to those who don't deserve it. Also, it's true what MB said - I have never seen you criticize corporations for recklessly gambling with the public's money and then doing massive harm in the process. Never. Did you argue that those who caused the financial recession (Hedge fund managers, bank owners, toxic assets con-men, etc.) should go to jail?Did you argue that the guys at BP, Massey, and other energy companies should pay for their crimes? But as long as you're inventing strawmen, feel free to add more. Edited by Avenger_of_Justice, 15 April 2011 - 08:40 PM.