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With Which Theory Do You Align Yourself?

Purely Collectivist

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Purely Individualist

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Individualist/Somewhat Collectivist

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Collectivist/Somewhat Individualist

11

[b][i]With which political theory do you align yourself?[/i][/b] Keep these economic systems in mind: [b]Socialism[/b]-a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. Synonyms-leftism; progressivism, social democracy; communism, Marxism, labor movement [b]Capitalism[/b]-an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. Synonyms-free enterprise, private enterprise, the free market; enterprise culture Socialism plays into collectivism just as Capitalism plays into individualism. •Collectivism-the practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it. Alternate Definition-the political principle of centralized social and economic control. •Individualism-a social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control. [b]I will keep my written opinion out of this thread as to not taint the poll.[/b]

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  • Individualist/Somewhat Collectivist I guess economically that would make me a controlled-capitalist or mild-socialist. I detest pure socialism and other Marxist ideologies because I am a strong supporter of autonomy for the individual. However, I feel that pure, unbridled capitalism also inevitably leads to the same thing since once well-established corporations form monopolies, take over the economy, and destroy any opportunity for others, individual freedom becomes a delusion. It's like when hardcore libertarians advocate anarchy--it's good in principle, but anarchy inevitably leads to some form of government once a particular group takes over. That said, I support capitalism but with some socialistic safeguards to ensure the integrity of the free-market and thus prevent the negative repercussions of pure, unbridled capitalism.

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