In one of Anders Nilsen’s more scribbly books, he responds to, “this book is awesome, but no one will buy it because the drawing is crude and off-putting at first,” with, “Crude?! Give me a break! It took me all my life to learn to draw like this!” One of my favourite things that anybody has said about art, ever.
Terms you should know, and you decide which ones you want.
Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals or businesses own the means of production and run them for profit.
Socialism is an economic and political system where the community or the state owns and controls the major means of production, distribution, and exchange.
Marxism believes that society is driven by economic conflict between social classes and that a classless, collective society should replace capitalism.
Communism is a political and economic ideology that aims to build a classless society where the public owns all means of production and wealth is shared based on need.
Social Democrats are people who believe in a political and economic system that combines a capitalist market economy with a strong social welfare state and democratic governance.
Democracy is a system of government where supreme political power belongs to the citizens, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.
An open market is an economic system, or a free, competitive trading environment, where buyers and sellers conduct business with minimal restrictions, such as tariffs, quotas, or artificial price controls.
Feudalism is a medieval social, political, and economic system in Europe where land was exchanged for military service, loyalty, and labor.
Serfdom is a system where tenant farmers were legally bound to work a specific plot of land and obey the will of a local lord.
Laissez-faire is an economic and political doctrine that advocates minimum government interference in business and economic affairs.
Supply and Demand: Prices are set naturally by market competition rather than by government decree.
Slavery is an illegal system where one human being owns another as property and forces them to work without freedom.
CAN I QUIZ YOU?
But before the quiz, remember that we were once the gold standard for democracy. Now we have a criminal as president, oligarchs controlling us, a brain-dead Congress, a bribed Supreme Court, and hoodlums roaming our streets. So, our democracy is a failure.
Which system or systems do you think the billionaires want?
Which system do you think would be better for the average person?
If we can, which system would you like to have as your government?
Which system do you think has caused us the most damage?
Which system has existed since the inception of humanity?
Which system exists because we were told to believe it serves our interests?
Which system will encourage and support workers’ unions?
If we could start over, which system do you think is best?
Which system existed before the various European revolutions?
Which system existed when our constitution was signed?
Can you name a country with a social democratic government? (Hint: it begins with D)
Can you think of what form of government existed in ancient times? (not listed)
OK, the quiz is over.
I hope it sparked some interest in what is happening in our country.
The answer is Denmark, with total care for citizens from birth to death, providing prenatal care to assisted living services for seniors and a reasonable living wage for all retirees.
Don’t worry, Jason. When a friend was asked recently what I’m up to now, he said: “he reads books all day.” He’s not entirely wrong 😂
In one of Anders Nilsen’s more scribbly books, he responds to, “this book is awesome, but no one will buy it because the drawing is crude and off-putting at first,” with, “Crude?! Give me a break! It took me all my life to learn to draw like this!” One of my favourite things that anybody has said about art, ever.
Terms you should know, and you decide which ones you want.
Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals or businesses own the means of production and run them for profit.
Socialism is an economic and political system where the community or the state owns and controls the major means of production, distribution, and exchange.
Marxism believes that society is driven by economic conflict between social classes and that a classless, collective society should replace capitalism.
Communism is a political and economic ideology that aims to build a classless society where the public owns all means of production and wealth is shared based on need.
Social Democrats are people who believe in a political and economic system that combines a capitalist market economy with a strong social welfare state and democratic governance.
Democracy is a system of government where supreme political power belongs to the citizens, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.
An open market is an economic system, or a free, competitive trading environment, where buyers and sellers conduct business with minimal restrictions, such as tariffs, quotas, or artificial price controls.
Feudalism is a medieval social, political, and economic system in Europe where land was exchanged for military service, loyalty, and labor.
Serfdom is a system where tenant farmers were legally bound to work a specific plot of land and obey the will of a local lord.
Laissez-faire is an economic and political doctrine that advocates minimum government interference in business and economic affairs.
Supply and Demand: Prices are set naturally by market competition rather than by government decree.
Slavery is an illegal system where one human being owns another as property and forces them to work without freedom.
CAN I QUIZ YOU?
But before the quiz, remember that we were once the gold standard for democracy. Now we have a criminal as president, oligarchs controlling us, a brain-dead Congress, a bribed Supreme Court, and hoodlums roaming our streets. So, our democracy is a failure.
Which system or systems do you think the billionaires want?
Which system do you think would be better for the average person?
If we can, which system would you like to have as your government?
Which system do you think has caused us the most damage?
Which system has existed since the inception of humanity?
Which system exists because we were told to believe it serves our interests?
Which system will encourage and support workers’ unions?
If we could start over, which system do you think is best?
Which system existed before the various European revolutions?
Which system existed when our constitution was signed?
Can you name a country with a social democratic government? (Hint: it begins with D)
Can you think of what form of government existed in ancient times? (not listed)
OK, the quiz is over.
I hope it sparked some interest in what is happening in our country.
The answer is Denmark, with total care for citizens from birth to death, providing prenatal care to assisted living services for seniors and a reasonable living wage for all retirees.