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RE: Cape Town's water apocalypse
Righton, though it seems strange as it is certainly a well meaning system, especially in contrast to Capitalism. Communism implies caring for all while Capitalism is basically the fittest rule.
Capitalism feeds people and Communism killed dozens of million people within less than a century. I'd say Communism implies murdering everyone who doen't consent. That's why I personally rather take my chances in the arena survival.
If you believe Communism has killed more people than Capitalism then I'd suggest some alternate reading.
Capitalism has been behind almost all atrocities, including the communising of the Soviet Union and China.
Capitalism has been behind the replacement of almost every legitimate government on every continent with illegitimate factions, sustained with the objective of undermining any force which competes with US political and world domination objectives. These include Asia and particularly East Asia, Africa, South America, the Middle East and even Europe.
I am no communist but I certainly abhor the way in which Capitalists have applied the maxim "All for us and nothing for anyone else" meaning their cosy group rather than capitalists at large.
Both systems have been grossly misused but Capitalism's misuse has been more carefully secreted from the public eye as the sheeple have been manipulated via the most powerful of all weapons the world has ever seen, being modern media, in the form of radio, television the Internet and social media.
Both systems have been misused by the same entities which manipulate governments and world powers, primarily through debt slavery.
Here are some sources of note
So, it is Capitalisms fault that they allowed Communsits to run into their own knife? Not so sure about that.
I am currently translating the book Explaining Postmodernism by Stephen Hicks as a little project here on steemit and I do have to say, I am absolutely shocked about the theoretic background of collectivism. The political left is nothing but insane and they follow an insane set of rules and "truths" and constantly try to force it on others.
Even if you're not interested in changing your mind about the political left, I recommend you to read the book, because it is A) comprehensive and B) at least at the end you know the objections against Communism and collectivism in general.
You can find it as PDF here and I believe there is also an audio book on YouTube.
Feel free to engage in a discussion about it with me;-)
You send me some pertinent commentary of your own on the sources I referred you to and I will consider reading the book.
You might say that I extol the precepts taught by the Master, wherever they are to be found.
I still favour capitalism over most leftist thinking but not the way it has been applied. The essence of Capitalism needs to be tempered with compassion and understanding and a greater commitment to service.
A man considered to be the greatest Industrialist and possibly Capitalist is Andrew Carnegie said some relevant things :
Sadly his example and exhortations fell on deaf ears and blind eyes.
Thanks for the reply. Carnegie surely wasn't wrong. But Communists wouldn't even allow him to use his talent and amass a fortune, even is he would give it away at the end. That's the tragedy.
Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of capitalism as well. But what choice do we have? All collectivism always ends in misery for everyone. With freedom and capitalism on the other hand, you and everyone else can adapt.
And one more thing: If I had to chose between freedom and democracy, I would always chose freedom. Because in a democracy, it can happen that you are on the minority side your whole life. With freedom on the other hand, you are the one who decides for yourself. That's why I think democracy is important, but freedom is essential.