Films/DVD Asylum

History? No.

74.75.105.154

late

In Reply to: RE: it's interesting how these former Communist countries view socialism and leftism in general... posted by danny kaey on April 16, 2008 at 10:33:17

You are confused.

We have the Rule of Law, property rights and rights as an individual and a free market.

The USSR had a currency that was controlled, the Russian people were not supposed to exchange rubles for the money of other countries. Most of the trade between Russia and other countries was barter.

The state owned property, and there was no real legal system in the sense that we think of.

It was vastly different from what we have. Have you ever been in a Communist country? The differences jump at you.

Follow Ups:

you must not be around much since many of the "rights" you claim we have are under constant increased threat.. - danny kaey 20:12:37 04/17/08 (1)
as to whether or not I have been to a communist country, I have been and plenty of times.

not only that, but my family grew up in one.

you better know what you are getting yourself into in case you wish to "debate" me...
- Nothing you said here supports your contention or detracts from my criticism.. - late 13:27:58 04/19/08 (0)
  It is fairly common for people that leave a Communist country to embrace the opposite extreme politically. I call it Ayn Rand Syndrome.
  
  Sound like anyone you know?

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Atma-Sphere Music Systems, Inc.