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>>True, capitalism should always win out in that battle, as long as it is true capitalism, and not socialism.
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>John,
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>"True" capitalism has no room whatsoever for social insurance, pensions, unions, regulated utilities, regulated communications, holidays and lots of other stuff. True capitalism is a dog-eat-dog affair where the meek perish and the average take whatever scraps are thrown their way.
>Conversely, "socialized" does not equate to "socialism". Here in Canada we have health insurance for everyone, called "socialized medicine" by most. While it certainly has some shortcomings it is in my opinion infinitely better than what is on offer in the U.S.
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>If you belong to the Policeman's Brotherhood then you are not participating in "true" capitalism.
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>Jim

That's true Jim. I belong to the Fraternal Order of Police. They do some lobbying and do provide some legal assistance,etc. Maybe I should say capitalism that is more so than your socialized medicine, but less than total, all out, dog eat dog capitalism. Maybe dog eat cat is more to my liking!