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  1. Aobaru

    Why are almost all of TCOD liberal socialist atheists? (serious thread this time)

    My first statement is about the abuse of the welfare system specifically. My second statement, reiterating Butterfree's point, is about socialism in general. @Everyone: What are your opinions on social capitalism?
  2. Aobaru

    Why are almost all of TCOD liberal socialist atheists? (serious thread this time)

    Perhaps "generalising" isn't the best word for it, yes. A better word would be "making an example of". Of course the majority of welfare recipients don't abuse the system. I was only illustrating Butterfree's point that, with socialism, mankind's innate greed can, and often does, take over.
  3. Aobaru

    Why are almost all of TCOD liberal socialist atheists? (serious thread this time)

    Doesn't welfare operate at the federal level? As long as the federal government is paying for them to do nothing, they're going to do nothing. @Jessie: We're generalizing somewhat here. There are, of course, those who physically can't work.
  4. Aobaru

    Why are almost all of TCOD liberal socialist atheists? (serious thread this time)

    I agree with Butterfree, here, though I stand more on the capitalist side of the spectrum. I know firsthand that people can abuse the system. Speaking of fairness, is it fair that someone should have to work 5-6 days a week to earn the same amount monthly that the government would pay their...
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