i just came across this in my spam folder, claes...
> socialism is not without flaws. there is
> > dissension among socialists, and most
> would condemn my preference for a mixed
> > economy. i recognize the importance of
> individual incentives, and not against all
> private enterprise by any means, nor am i
> > in favor of a welfare state.
> What is the "European style socialism" that
> you prefer, if you are not in favor of a
> welfare state? Or perhaps we mean different
> things with this term?
> /c
depends on what kind of welfare state. sweden's model is preferable to
england, both economies have access to north sea oil. i don't believe in
fostering dependency, or enabling people "working the system" to supplement
their "under the table" income with the "dole".
i do believe the state should assist people with disabilities to become self
sufficient, and provide services like health care, free education and
vocational training, etc.
actually i think we need to come up with new models of enlightened democratic
socialism that are productive and creative, rather than destructive to the
environment.
jon
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