Wednesday, May 13, 2009

STOOOOOPID MFCS

Age made a large difference in how Americans viewed capitalism and socialism, according to the survey, with capitalism getting the worst grades among adults under 30. Only 37 percent of the under-30s favored capitalism, 33 percent preferred socialism, and 30 percent were undecided. It sounds like they could vote in a Castro if he had a good smile.

It gets worse.  Fully thirty years ago I told the guys at the liquor store that we needed to take out about 1000 college professors.  They'd be easy to identify.  "Hey. were you at Woodstock in 1969?"  bada-bing    Did I do any of them myself?  On-nooo. 

I am such an asshole, and I'm so sorry. Continuing the excerpts --
In January, for instance, I surveyed 50 recent high school graduates, now all in college or on their way. To the question, "Define capitalism in 10 to 20 words," here are some of the written responses, not atypical:

"Capitalism is making the most money for the government and having the government control the people."

"Capitalism is the money that is in the government. It is when the government controls all the money."

"Capitalism is based on a money-hungry nation, seeking to establish power through money."

"Capitalism is when an economy is based on the needs of the people."

"Capitalism is when the government takes a bigger role in the economy and controls more things."

"Capitalism is when the government is the only one deciding laws and regulations."

"I have no clue what capitalism is because I've never paid any attention to politics or the world around me until this year."

"Capitalism is everything that makes our government run properly."

"Capitalism is how the government is run. It is the government system."
I've excerpted from page one - of three.  Have fun. PS.  So there's no misunderstanding, when I say "take out," I mean of course to invite them for a ride in the country and discuss things in a civilized fashion. 
C/R

2 comments:

AnnoyedOne said...

So there's no misunderstanding, when I say "take out," I mean of course to invite them for a ride in the country and discuss things in a civilized fashion.That's what Hillary Clinton said to Vince Foster when she invited him for a walk in Ft Marcy park.

AnnoyedOne said...

Just to keep you up all night...


These people probably vote.

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