Which is a better system . . .?

Question

Which is a better system of government, capitalism or communism?

All answers welcome.

Answer 1

Communism. Because I like the motto, "If it first you don't succeed, try again." And the fact that the Cubs fail every year to win the Series doesn't mean they're a hopeless ball club.

Answer 2

It's not possible to say without lots of qualifications.

Both systems can be really really bad if not done well.

Both systems can be okay if enough checks and balances are put in place to prevent corruption from ruining everything.

The devil is in the details.  Power corrupts.  People want power.  This can't be avoided, but only dealt with.

Answer 3

Capitalism, just look at where the U.S. is today and where the Soviet Union is today,,or the difference between the old communist Soviet Union and the new sorta capitalist Russia.

Answer 4

Always capitalism!