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 over 1 year ago
Goes well with a Mediterranean “Greed” salad.
C over 1 year ago
It’s the best system we have
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
It is only evil in a them vs us kind of way.
PraiseofFolly over 1 year ago
And so we have at least some Sympathy For the Devil.
wildlandwaters over 1 year ago
especially if you’re part of the one percent club…
wellis1947 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Capitalism is only EVIL to those not actively engaged in its process – remember, “evil” is for the most part, a value judgement…
MissionLDB over 1 year ago
Capitalism has raised more people out of poverty than any other system…ever. Don’t cling to Keynes.
T... over 1 year ago
Yes a good evil, it’s made many a communist in this country very rich…
Ukko wilko over 1 year 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.