What the Heck is Wrong With Democrats? (poll, school, economy)

[LauraC]

Only 43 percent of Democrats think capitalism is better than socialism.

And if you don't think crappola is being taught in the schools:

"Adults under 30 are closely divided on the question."

60% Say Capitalism Better Than Socialism - Rasmussen Reports™

[nvxplorer]

Originally Posted by article

However, it’s important to note that just 35% believe a free market economy is the same as a capitalist economy.

IOW, most people have no clue what they're talking about.

Since Republicans have called Democrats socialists for about 80 years now, the poll results are not surprising in the least.

[EinsteinsGhost]

LauraC, I rarely see you return and participate in your own thread, but I will address this to you anyway.

Why do you see the world only in black and white?

[txgolfer130]

Before the hysteria sets in from one year ago:

Just 53% Say Capitalism Better Than Socialism - Rasmussen Reports™

Only 53% of American adults believe capitalism is better than socialism.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 20% disagree and say socialism is better. Twenty-seven percent (27%) are not sure which is better.
Adults under 30 are essentially evenly divided: 37% prefer capitalism, 33% socialism, and 30% are undecided. Thirty-somethings are a bit more supportive of the free-enterprise approach with 49% for capitalism and 26% for socialism. Adults over 40 strongly favor capitalism, and just 13% of those older Americans believe socialism is better.

Hmmm...let's see. Under 30, means fresh out of college, only in the 'professional' workforce for at most 6 years, not heavily invested in the market and/or retirement plans. OVER 40...seasoned, in the 'professional' workforce for at least 15 years. Heavily invested in the market through 401k's, IRA's, Retirement/Mutual funds, Bonds, etc. On average have children in upper elementary grades to middle school, and make the avg. income for the U.S.

Now, is it easier to understand that cherry-picked, misleading information that the OP is intending to portray as a harbinger of doom for our country? Nuff said.

[jcarlilesiu]

Everybody knows that the Soviet Union was a great example of the good that comes from socialism.

Unsustainable aside, what a great system!

[jcarlilesiu]

Originally Posted by txgolfer130

Before the hysteria sets in from one year ago:

Just 53% Say Capitalism Better Than Socialism - Rasmussen Reports™

Hmmm...let's see. Under 30, means fresh out of college, only in the 'professional' workforce for at most 6 years, not heavily invested in the market and/or retirement plans. OVER 40...seasoned, in the 'professional' workforce for at least 15 years. Heavily invested in the market through 401k's, IRA's, Retirement/Mutual funds, Bonds, etc. On average have children in upper elementary grades to middle school, and make the avg. income for the U.S.

Now, is it easier to understand that cherry-picked, misleading information that the OP is intending to portray as a harbinger of doom for our country? Nuff said.

So you agree that most people who work, earn a good wage, and participate and benefit from capitalism support it, while people who don't have much, don't earn much, and aren't much invested support a system which rewards them regardless of output?

[tr33hugger]

Originally Posted by LauraC

Only 43 percent of Democrats think capitalism is better than socialism.

And if you don't think crappola is being taught in the schools:

"Adults under 30 are closely divided on the question."

60% Say Capitalism Better Than Socialism - Rasmussen Reports™

Ahhh! how refreshing another right leaning Rasmussen "POLL"

[nononsenseguy]

Originally Posted by EinsteinsGhost

LauraC, I rarely see you return and participate in your own thread, but I will address this to you anyway.

Why do you see the world only in black and white?

There is something in the rules about not posting in your own threads.

[nvxplorer]

Originally Posted by txgolfer130

Now, is it easier to understand that cherry-picked, misleading information that the OP is intending to portray as a harbinger of doom for our country? Nuff said.

I don't see it that way. The OP is not trying to predict doom. She's trying to incite hatred for people she doesn't agree with.

[swagger]

Originally Posted by EinsteinsGhost

Why do you see the world only in black and white?

Pot, meet kettle.