Submitted by RamaSchneider t3_123kdn5 in vermont
Azr431 t1_jdwteb5 wrote
Reply to comment by General_Skin_2125 in Record staffing shortage leads Howard Center to reduce ‘crisis beds’ by RamaSchneider
Way too much for one post, but social services would be considerably more extensive and comprehensive, and able to provide the mission they've outlined. Non-profits are not immune from capitalism's excesses and pitfalls, they don't operate in a vacuum.
General_Skin_2125 t1_jdww7qy wrote
Sure, but how? How would you get people to apply? Or would they not have a choice?
Azr431 t1_jdx2g4v wrote
It's more extensive than that. Replace capitalism with socialism.
Different wages would still exist for different jobs, and those wages are determined democratically by the workers. Wage inequality would still be present to some degree but the perverse and gross inequality we have today would no longer be present. Billionaires and most likely millionaires would not exist. CEO equivalents and senior leaders would still probably earn more than lower levels, but not at the obscene levels today. Jobs that require high levels of expertise, stress, or hard labor would probably be paid more. Workers come and go as they wish. Work is also not tied to healthcare/health insurance as insurance no longer exists. People would be much freer to change jobs as they see fit without insurance/benefits hanging over their heads. In an ironic twist, job migrations would probably be easier and more readily available than under capitalism.
EscapedAlcatraz t1_jdzkxqe wrote
Cuba, Venezuela, and Bolívia are all socialist countries. Last I checked they were miserable places to eke out an existence.
Azr431 t1_jdzzivt wrote
You've been fed "American greatness" capitalist agitprop your whole life, you may not even realize it. Socialist countries run by autocrats are poor examples, they're really no different than capitalist countries run the same. There are capitalist countries that have a lower PQL than Venezuela. Furthermore, imperialistic and extractive capitalism has decimated many of these countries and is largely responsible for creating an environment of struggle and failure - look no further than sub-Saharan Africa or central America.
Cuba is actually a very good example of what's possible under socialism. They have a higher literacy rate than America. They have lower infant mortality rates than America. Should we talk about homelessness in America? It exists in Cuba, but it's significantly less than America. They excel in other areas but these three examples are critical to quality of life. Speaking of quality of life, socialist countries generally have better PQL than capitalist ones. Cuba has done exceptionally well while having very few high-value natural resources where the majority of their GDP is commodities, and most notably, they've done well while having the largest superpower in the world right next door who's placed stupid draconian sanctions on them for over half a century.
memorytheatre t1_je3c7xi wrote
>Cuba is actually a very good example of what's possible under socialism.
You are insane.
Azr431 t1_je3fl4a wrote
That same exact video could be made in Portland Oregon or NYC. Or Chicago. Or Los Angeles. Or anywhere with extreme income inequality. It’s about the overall average, and I’m guessing you’re not in the lower quadrant.
After seeing your post history, it all makes sense. Every. Single. Time.
memorytheatre t1_je3x474 wrote
NewtoNewHampshire mod and BoSox9. Get out of the Vermont subs you Credit Card Socialist POS. Your last line is the same lame shit you always sign off with or with name checks out. French Revolution Bastille shit my ass. When? While you are up in Quebec skiing for $140 a day? You're nothing but a rich boy poser probably flush with Daddy's money playing social media guerrilla warrior. Pathetic. Go live in Cuba if you think it's such great example of socialism. See how you do there. You are so condescending to anyone but those you deem pure and worthy. You don't want what socialism is because you think you are above everyone and have all the answers. Narcissistic POS looking down on the brainwashed deplorables.
Azr431 t1_je4he9e wrote
Lol everything you think you know is wrong. Thanks for playing
General_Skin_2125 t1_jdxg2kn wrote
Damn, that sounds nice, but it's impossible. Why would billionaires or millionaires, or politicians or anyone in power choose to give up their power? lol
Azr431 t1_jdxt46b wrote
Oh the wealthy won’t voluntarily give it up! Lol
General_Skin_2125 t1_jdxxzqv wrote
What are you going to do about it?
Azr431 t1_jdycfuo wrote
Vote
General_Skin_2125 t1_je5u2rn wrote
Hahaha that's really worked recently, hasn't it?
Otherwise-Lock7157 t1_jdy04ww wrote
Post on reddit.
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