Joe Ferguson forever Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Tenhigh said: Or this list: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/capitalist-countries Singapore (Freedom score: 89.7) New Zealand (83.9) Australia (82.4) Switzerland (81.9) Ireland (81.4) Taiwan (78.6) United Kingdom (78.4) Estonia (78.2) Canada (77.9) Denmark (77.8) I think if that many on the right would agree with you and say the same thing about politicians on the right (including Trump) if it were Biden getting indicted. It's easy to make your statement when yours isn't the only one getting indicted. Personally, I think it's fully politically motivated, but I am ok if it takes Trump off of the chess board. Why so much disparity between the cited rankings...hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, redtail hawk said: great. Now do a survey with less arbitrary conditions that isn't a conservative , libertarian think tank: "The Fraser Institute is a libertarian-conservative Canadian public policy think tank and registered charity. The institute describes itself as independent and non-partisan. It is headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal. Wikipedia" subjective criteria to name a few: Government consumption B. Transfers and subsidies C. Government investment 2. Legal System and Property Rights1 A. Judicial independence B. Impartial courts C. Protection of property rights D. Military interference in rule of law and politics 3. Sound Money A. Money growth B. Standard deviation of inflation 4. Freedom to Trade Internationally A. Tariffs (i) Revenue from trade taxes (% of trade sector) (ii) Mean tariff rate (iii) Standard deviation of tariff rates B. Regulatory trade barriers (i) Non-tariff trade barriers (ii) Compliance costs of importing and exporting 5. Regulation A. Credit market regulations (i) Ownership of banks (ii) Private sector credit (iii) Interest rate controls / negative real interest rates B. Labor market regulations (i) Hiring regulations and minimum wage (ii) Hiring and firing regulations (iii) Centralized collective bargaining (iv) Hours regulations D. Top marginal tax rate (i) Top marginal income tax rate (ii) Top marginal income and payroll tax rate Still, being 6th in the world is a pretty high rating for a country that isn't capitalistic even under this flawed rating system Lol, you must have missed this one: 1 hour ago, Tenhigh said: Or this list: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/capitalist-countries Singapore (Freedom score: 89.7) New Zealand (83.9) Australia (82.4) Switzerland (81.9) Ireland (81.4) Taiwan (78.6) United Kingdom (78.4) Estonia (78.2) Canada (77.9) Denmark (77.8) It's ok to be wrong, Red. Just learn from it. 2 minutes ago, redtail hawk said: Why so much disparity between the cited rankings...hmmm The US isn't even on this list. "Is America capitalist? Yes, but not completely. The United States is actually referred to as a mixed market economy, meaning that it blends characteristics of both capitalism and socialism. In the United States, the means of production (such as manufacturers or importers) are privately owned and operated for profit. This is a clearly capitalist approach. However, because the economy has regulations, taxation, and some subsidization, the United States is not a purely capitalist society. The government has at least partial control over education, roads, health care, and postal deliveries. It also provides subsidies to sectors including oil companies, financial companies, and agricultural producers. Additionally, private businesses must register with government agencies, and certain types of companies need government-approved licenses." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Tenhigh said: Lol, you must have missed this one: It's ok to be wrong, Red. Just learn from it. from your cited article (which cites the Heritage Organization as its source): Does absolute capitalism exist? In theory, yes. In practice, no country in the world has ever achieved a 100% capitalist, "laissez-faire," or free-market economy. All capitalist economies are mixed to one degree or another. The following are some high-profile examples. Is America capitalist? Yes, but not completely. The United States is actually referred to as a mixed market economy, meaning that it blends characteristics of both capitalism and socialism. It's ok to cite biased sources, just be ready to defend them. Edited March 31, 2023 by redtail hawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 minute ago, redtail hawk said: from your cited article (which cites the Heritage foundation as its source): Does absolute capitalism exist? In theory, yes. In practice, no country in the world has ever achieved a 100% capitalist, "laissez-faire," or free-market economy. All capitalist economies are mixed to one degree or another. The following are some high-profile examples. Is America capitalist? Yes, but not completely. The United States is actually referred to as a mixed market economy, meaning that it blends characteristics of both capitalism and socialism. It's ok to cite biased sources, just be ready to defend them. Lol, you asked for it, got a cited answer you didn't like, and are now pitching a fit. Enjoy your evening! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 All the skeevy cockroaches that were hiding under rocks have to come out this week. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Tenhigh said: Lol, you asked for it, got a cited answer you didn't like, and are now pitching a fit. Enjoy your evening! not throwing a fit. illuminating your use of biased sources. there's a difference. You seem to believe you've proven beyond doubt that US is less than top 5 as a capitalist country. You haven't. Not even close. Enjoy your evening too https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Heritage_Foundation Edited March 31, 2023 by redtail hawk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, Wacka said: All the skeevy cockroaches that were hiding under rocks have to come out this week. Yep and more commies on my ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStime Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 14 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: Yep and more commies on my ignore. Shhhhh, snowflake - go back to your safe place. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 56 minutes ago, Roundybout said: Immigrants and globalism make the country stronger. It isn’t 1890 anymore. All foreigners yes come to this land of former opportunity no questions asked. You’ll just walk right into a good factory or farm job like it’s 1877! Lol. The second these designed caravans/Democrat voting pushes hit Canada, they freaked out and shut it all down. Same Martha’s Vineyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStime Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Big Blitz said: It isn’t 1890 anymore. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) https://www.vice.com/en/article/5d9p9q/trump-indictment-civil-war-the-donald wow, it’s almost a who’s who of @B-Man sources calling for civil war. Winning! Btw where is bman? Edited March 31, 2023 by redtail hawk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, BillStime said: Awfully racist of you to assume immigrants = more brown or black people. Awfully awfully racist. Diversity isn’t a strength. It’s a virtue signal for low info voters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStime Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Big Blitz said: Diversity isn’t a strength. It’s a virtue signal for low info voters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tenhigh Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, redtail hawk said: not throwing a fit. illuminating your use of biased sources. there's a difference. You seem to believe you've proven beyond doubt that US is less than top 5 as a capitalist country. You haven't. Not even close. Enjoy your evening too https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Heritage_Foundation Whatever gets you through the night. Love ya buddy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Roundybout Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 1 hour ago, The Frankish Reich said: 2 hours ago, Big Blitz said: Awfully racist of you to assume immigrants = more brown or black people. Awfully awfully racist. Diversity isn’t a strength. It’s a virtue signal for low info voters. 3 hours ago, Wacka said: All the skeevy cockroaches that were hiding under rocks have to come out this week. 53 minutes ago, aristocrat said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 10 hours ago, All_Pro_Bills said: Today Nancy Pelosi showing a complete lack of respect for how the justice system works and the rights of the accused said it best, "Donald Trump Has A 'Right To Prove His Innocence". So apparently a senior member of the Democratic leadership in Congress believes we are no longer operating under the Constitutional protections of innocent until proven guilty where the State is required to prove guilt and not the accused who must prove their innocence? Sure sounds like that's the thinking. Oh, she gets it and is well aware Trump will bring that tweet up at his campaign rallies. Biden vs. Trump part 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 40 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: Oh, she gets it and is well aware Trump will bring that tweet up at his campaign rallies. Biden vs. Trump part 2. Minus msss mail in voting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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