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If capitalism is so evil, why are the most prosperous coutries on earth capitalistic? China's prosperity began when it adopted capitalism.

Socialism produces dependence upon the state and kills individual initiative.
Capitalism(trickle down economics) allows the individual the opportunity to succeed or fail, depending upon his/her talent, drive and opportunity.

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    Scott Armstrong 50+

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    Apr 26 2011: Whichever dress you decide to put on the dummy, the average worker foots the bill.

    • Revett Eldred 10+

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      Apr 26 2011: Who is "the average worker"? If you mean the middle class, isn't the existence and affluence (or otherwise) of the middle class the generally accepted measure of a nation's prosperity?

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