Why socialism and communism cannot succeed
Most forms of government make it possible for people to satisfy their basic needs for food and shelter (the other basic need, sex, is generally not satisfied by government unless you consider screwing the public). So, this issue is not relevant to the discussion of governance.
Wealth control, or the carrot and stick, is the way that governments control their people. Tax this one; give to that one. However, what happens is that the carrots and sticks become less effective over time and can lead to a need for more carrots and more sticks to accomplish the same purpose or even to reverse behavior in the long term.
Social acceptance, or being with the "in" crowd only lasts as long as the "in" crowd stays true to the government.
This leaves us with the internal controls: the desires for autonomy and purpose. Regardless of what a government may want, people want to be the boss of themselves, to be something more than a number. They want to have a purpose in life beyond struggling for shelter, money or social acceptance. They want to be someone; to accomplish something. This striving for exceptionalism is innate, not some made-up theory.
Exceptionalism can only exist where people are seen as individuals, not members of groups to be fed, paid or wooed. Everyone who reads this blog believes that in some way, he or she is exceptional, capable of knowing, doing or being something special that reflects their own perspective.
The American experiment, to let anyone be individually exceptional, is the core value that has fueled the success of our country. You diminish yourself by letting yourself be bought by food, shelter, sex, money or social acceptance. Being true to your individuality will lead you to the heights of happiness. This is the pleasure that cannot be derived from communism or socialism.
Wealth control, or the carrot and stick, is the way that governments control their people. Tax this one; give to that one. However, what happens is that the carrots and sticks become less effective over time and can lead to a need for more carrots and more sticks to accomplish the same purpose or even to reverse behavior in the long term.
Social acceptance, or being with the "in" crowd only lasts as long as the "in" crowd stays true to the government.
This leaves us with the internal controls: the desires for autonomy and purpose. Regardless of what a government may want, people want to be the boss of themselves, to be something more than a number. They want to have a purpose in life beyond struggling for shelter, money or social acceptance. They want to be someone; to accomplish something. This striving for exceptionalism is innate, not some made-up theory.
Exceptionalism can only exist where people are seen as individuals, not members of groups to be fed, paid or wooed. Everyone who reads this blog believes that in some way, he or she is exceptional, capable of knowing, doing or being something special that reflects their own perspective.
The American experiment, to let anyone be individually exceptional, is the core value that has fueled the success of our country. You diminish yourself by letting yourself be bought by food, shelter, sex, money or social acceptance. Being true to your individuality will lead you to the heights of happiness. This is the pleasure that cannot be derived from communism or socialism.
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