The Plymouth Colony tried socialism in the form of communal farming – and routinely faced starvation due to poor harvest yields. They switched to each family having their own plot to farm and keep the proceeds thereof. Yields increased to such a degree that possible starvation was never again a problem.
SHAKEDOWNVILLE 12 months ago
Goes well with a Mediterranean “Greed” salad.
C 12 months ago
It’s the best system we have
The Reader Premium Member 12 months ago
It is only evil in a them vs us kind of way.
PraiseofFolly 12 months ago
And so we have at least some Sympathy For the Devil.
wildlandwaters 12 months ago
especially if you’re part of the one percent club…
wellis1947 Premium Member 12 months ago
Capitalism is only EVIL to those not actively engaged in its process – remember, “evil” is for the most part, a value judgement…
MissionLDB 12 months ago
Capitalism has raised more people out of poverty than any other system…ever. Don’t cling to Keynes.
T... 12 months ago
Yes a good evil, it’s made many a communist in this country very rich…
Ukko wilko 12 months ago
The Plymouth Colony tried socialism in the form of communal farming – and routinely faced starvation due to poor harvest yields. They switched to each family having their own plot to farm and keep the proceeds thereof. Yields increased to such a degree that possible starvation was never again a problem.