Haiti has a highly regulated, predominantly state-controlled economy, ranking 145th out of the 177 countries given a "freedom index" by the Heritage Foundation
Originally posted by rinselberg: There's no one version of Socialism.
Name one that has worked.
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Originally posted by rinselberg: I think there are places around the world, at the scale of nations, and down to municipalities, where the residents and citizens would (if asked) express their support for, and their satisfaction with aspects of their lives—governing programs and policies—that could fairly be described as "Socialism". I think these are places where it's not Socialism across the boards, but a woven fabric (so to speak) that interweaves both Capitalist and Socialist "threads" into the system that they are living within.
You thinking, tells us all we need to know.
I think you are wrong again. Progressives won't admit it, and Conservatives know it is not true..
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Originally posted by rinselberg: The people who are into memes like that Socialism meme are like people laughing at the house across the street that's burning down, while behind them, they'r e own kitchen has just burst into flames and is scorching their backsides. But they're oblivious to any realities that do not line up with their preconceived notions and agendas.
A quick search yielded this (from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiti#Economy ) [QUOTE]Haiti has a highly regulated, predominantly state-controlled economy, ranking 145th out of the 177 countries given a "freedom index" by the Heritage Foundation
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the state in haiti does not control much inc the streets see the gangs they do but that is changing AGAIN
the upper class of haiti does CONTROL they are capitalists
Never believe leftists. They are all narcissistic liars.
Bulls**t is popular with so many people. It's because it comes in such convenient, "bite-sized" packages, like those two very short and simple sentences.
When someone on this forum described (in so many words) the large, pro-Nazi rally of 1939 at New York City's Madison Square Garden as a gathering of "leftists", I was partway into the ULTRA podcast from Rachel Maddow. I was set up to create this Pennock's topic as a kind of riposte: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/...m12/HTML/000474.html
No one with any actual knowledge of that history would want to call that a gathering of "leftists". It would not be all that accurate to reduce it to a gathering of "right-wingers"—but "leftists"? That's even farther off the mark. And that is not based entirely on the ULTRA podcast or the words of Rachel Maddow. Not by any means!
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Never believe leftists. They are all narcissistic liars.
The general or abstract quality of this remark. The unbounded or limitless assertions of "Never believe..." and "They are all..." And as always, the convenient ambiguity of the word "leftist"—that could be almost anyone, in the minds of those who are constantly posting these kind of remarks. This remark, not anchored to anything specific, floats aimlessly like a cork separated from its wine bottle at a beach and carelessly cast adrift into the surf.
The track record behind this remark? Dismal. It's a sorry spectacle to witness. It reminds me of another forum member (a different one) who has been noticeably less "audible" here of late—an agreeable circumstance which (knock on wood) I hope will continue.
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Haiti’s criminal landscape has been shaped by the country’s tumultuous history, marked by longstanding political instability, economic challenges, and repeated natural disasters.
Gangs and other criminal networks in Haiti have gained strength and influence since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, which remains unsolved. The Caribbean nation’s lack of legitimate political leadership paired with its worsening security situation has led some experts to warn that Haiti’s domestic crime problems could have long-term, region-wide impacts.
For anyone who actually cares what is happening in our hemisphere, https://insightcrime.org/ is a great source of news and information. I read it on a very regular basis.
Originally posted by cliffw: It is honest of you to admit you are a tool.
Ahem...
"Listener Review" from Great Pods:
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ULTRA is revelatory and riveting. Once I started listening, I couldn't wait for the next episode...
Review on Amazon from someone who listened to the ULTRA podcast:
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I was born in 1940 and have read and heard a lot about [World War II], before, during, and after. ULTRA, [narrated by] Rachel Maddow, presents mind-blowing information [that] I had never known before. I didn’t want to listen to [the 8] podcasts, but... transcripts are available to read... ULTRA is the shocking story of Nazism in the [United States] before, during and after [World War II]. Many prominent Americans, including Charles Lindbergh, Henry Ford, and [some 24 members of Congress, all of whom are named,] supported Hitler’s cause and worked to spread [Nazism] in the [United States.]
From Joe Pompeo, for Vanity Fair:
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In vivid, narrative style, the MSNBC host’s latest audio series, ULTRA, transports listeners to the [1930s and] early 1940s. Get your popcorn out because [this] pod’s ready for showtime...
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Oh yeah, like it's all on me. Why don't you drill down on that "Socialism" meme?
There's no one version of Socialism. I think there are places around the world, at the scale of nations, and down to municipalities, where the residents and citizens would (if asked) express their support for, and their satisfaction with aspects of their lives—governing programs and policies—that could fairly be described as "Socialism". I think these are places where it's not Socialism across the boards, but a woven fabric (so to speak) that interweaves both Capitalist and Socialist "threads" into the system that they are living within.
The people who are into memes like that Socialism meme are like people laughing at the house across the street that's burning down, while behind them, they'r e own kitchen has just burst into flames and is scorching their backsides. But they're oblivious to any realities that do not line up with their preconceived notions and agendas.
That's why they are so "into" memes and cartoons. "Dumb it down" and "Think Bigger Smaller". That's how they roll.
THAT would be called "community" mister 'burg. It's when ya take a part like an EGR valve off your own car to loan to a buddy, because you have 3 vehicles sitting there and he needs his to get to work and the stores are closed that late in the day. Or the guy on second who had a family to support and just lost his job because the factory closed. He could really use that pack of noodles and can of sauce. It costs under 10 bucks. Or the vet who got shot at so you could be free to think however you please. Which includes mis-guided socialism and internet arguments. Your even free to put on a dress if you choose. We might laugh at ya a little, but thats our freedom to do so.
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Remember all those leftist crybabies who claimed they will move to Canada, because it was a beacon of leftist government.
Canada has less population than the state of California, and more left leaning as well. Yet, leftist Canadians tend to enact violence against women at the highest rate in the world. What accounts for this? Why is it so bad for women there? It's it leftist trans groomers? Is violence tolerated because of leftist defund the police agendas? Do they have a rampant drug abuse problem because of leftist glorification of drugs?
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Remember all those leftist crybabies who claimed they will move to Canada, because it was a beacon of leftist government[?] Canada has less population than the state of California, and more left leaning as well. Yet, leftist Canadians tend to enact violence against women at the highest rate in the world. What accounts for this? Why is it so bad for women there? It's it leftist trans groomers? Is violence tolerated because of leftist defund the police agendas? Do they have a rampant drug abuse problem because of leftist glorification of drugs?
It's the leftist trans groomers.
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