Why are democrats like Obama against capitalism and want everything controlled by the government?

Question

What is wrong with capitalism and why would socialism, communism, marxism, or anything else be better for the United States?

Answer 1

One word.  Power.  That is what elitists like Obama are about.  They want all the control.  They want to make choices for you... in your best interests of course....  (snicker)

Answer 2

I don't know anyone who is against capitalism. Companies can make as much profit as possible. But...they need to do it in a way that is environmentally responsible and in accordance with people's civil rights. That usually requires some amount of regulation. If we didn't have regulation, meat packers would sell rotten meat, chemical plants would release toxic chemicals into our rivers, etc. Those regulations might cut into the corporate profits to a small degree, but in the long run that is best for society as a whole. Other than that, they can make all the profit they want. But when they fail--like Bear Stearns, the airlines, Fannie Mae, etc.--they should be allowed to fail.

I don't believe in privatizing the profit and then nationalizing the risk.

Answer 3

Liberals just want everything to be cuddly, fuzzy and nice.  No one can suffer, even if the person suffering is doing nothing to better their own situation.  Liberals stand for everything that kills a healthy economy.  If Liberals don't like America, and capitalism, they should just book passage back to the old country.  Leave what makes America great alone.

Answer 4

capitalism is as flawed as communism, do you think you're country could take some socialist values like free health care, and take care more of the individual, the worlds going to **** and it's all because of capitilism, America will eventually go back into a proper lazzie-faire style country, don't you think that should be stopped at all costs, i think if he did say that, he's doing a favour for your country.

Answer 5

"Socializing healthcare is one example. How would this improve health care?"...well seeing you from my messy Italy i'd would say that socialized helath care sure improve MY health and my life, I can't understand how you in USA can be so paranoid about being controlled by the government...anyway I read many times that USA spend in health care more than other countries with a social health care system

Answer 6

Most liberals think this country should turn into a socialist nation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberals

Answer 7

They aren't. You are reading too many conservative blogs. It is causing your mind to rot.

"Socializing healthcare is one example. How would this improve health care?"

Just about every developed nation in the world besides the US has socialized healthcare. If you get sick and you're insurance company dumps you, I'm confident you will begin to see the light. I've seen it happen to many hardworking, successful people. Wanting "socialized healthcare" hardly equates to "wanting everything controlled by the government".