Posted on Aug 7, 2018
Is socialism compatible with the United States Constitution? - Quora
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Since we are throwing generalities and catch-phrases around... one question came up. Is socialism compatible with the United States Constitution?
Is socialism compatible with the United States Constitution? - Quora
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We already do a lot of socialism in the U.S., and yes, it is compatible. The answer on Quora is not very well thought out. Socialism is a political system, an economic system, and a social system. As the Scandinavians have shown, a market driven socialist system can be successful. It's not the best system as far as I'm concerned, but it is compatible in some forms.
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Not that it really changes my final answer... But what definition of socialism are we discussing? When I think of socialism I think of the following:
_No private ownership of means of production; instead Social ownership in forms of state, public, collective, or cooperative ownership.
_Redistribution of the fruits of labor based on "scientific" [read Bull $#!%] analysis of need and value.
America’s Founders understood clearly that private property is the foundation not only of prosperity but of freedom itself. Thus, through the common law, state law, and the Constitution they protected property rights—the rights of people to freely acquire, use, and dispose of property. So no I don't think socialism is compatible with the Constitution, and thus the US.
_No private ownership of means of production; instead Social ownership in forms of state, public, collective, or cooperative ownership.
_Redistribution of the fruits of labor based on "scientific" [read Bull $#!%] analysis of need and value.
America’s Founders understood clearly that private property is the foundation not only of prosperity but of freedom itself. Thus, through the common law, state law, and the Constitution they protected property rights—the rights of people to freely acquire, use, and dispose of property. So no I don't think socialism is compatible with the Constitution, and thus the US.
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Maj John Bell
Capt Gregory Prickett - Every time an enlisted man is re-enlists prior to the 20 year mark, the government validates the value of the agreement. Every time an officer is not passed over twice prior to the 20 year mark, the government validates the value of the agreement. The simple fact is that the government has determined this is what is necessary to be competitive in the labor market. Please show me some academically or publicly recognized definition of socialism that defines market driven, competitive labor practices are socialist by nature.
This post framed in the context of the US Constitution, therefore my answer was framed in that context. If you insist that every act of charity and compassion is socialism, regardless of how the benefactor feels about the concept of socialism. Then, yes you win the discussion. But it leaves open to me the argument to insist that very act of charity and compassion is Applied Christianity, regardless of how the benefactor feels about Christianity.
I was not aware that you have investigated my finances and community service and can speak with authority about what I personally do or do not do. Are you stalking me? ;)
This post framed in the context of the US Constitution, therefore my answer was framed in that context. If you insist that every act of charity and compassion is socialism, regardless of how the benefactor feels about the concept of socialism. Then, yes you win the discussion. But it leaves open to me the argument to insist that very act of charity and compassion is Applied Christianity, regardless of how the benefactor feels about Christianity.
I was not aware that you have investigated my finances and community service and can speak with authority about what I personally do or do not do. Are you stalking me? ;)
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Capt Gregory Prickett
Maj John Bell - John, I thought that you realized that I speak with authority about everything....lol
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Maj John Bell
Capt Gregory Prickett - How can I possibly argue with the superior logic of your last assertion?
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