Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Rick Kelo Critiques Socialism in the 21st Century

Have you heard of the concept "Socialism in the 21st Century"?   You can read a brief introduction on Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism_of_the_21st_century

It is essentially left-wing economic populism.  As an outspoken advocate of peaceful, and voluntary cooperation Rick Kelo has engaged in numerous public debates on the topic of Socialism vs. Capitalism.  He has noticed a common trend among Socialists that closely mirrors the main tenet of the Socialism in the 21st Century platform.  Advocates of Socialism in 2017 seek to distance themselves from the totalitarian Socialist regimes of the 20th century.  So, many try to disguise the fact their economic system is based on force by claiming they advocate a co-op economy.

This doesn't sound alarming to many people.  Richard Kelo though points out the deception at work in these claims.

"Socialism is not about co-ops.  There is nothing about co-ops that is inconsistent with a capitalist economy.  In fact you can find co-ops in most towns in America.  When a Socialist talks about co-ops he is using it as a diversion from his real agenda.  Socialists aren't in favor of co-ops.  They are in favor of an economy of ONLY co-ops where every other form of corporate organization is forcibly outlawed."


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