There are worst things than being a communist - like being a warmongering capitalist. As an old friend of mine used to remind me, "It makes no difference if you are shot by someone on the left or on the right. You are equally dead." Whenever discourse degenerates into threats of violence and name-calling, I realize that I am dealing with people of limited intellect and I just walk away. All economic systems have good points and bad points. Bad people can misuse any system and commit horrible crimes. America's involvement in Yemen is a perfect example - good intentions turning into horrible actions. If our system is good, why are we afraid of a little island called Cuba.
I know I would really enjoy having a beer with you, but the likelihood of that happening is very remote. In the meantime, I will content myself with reading your writings while I have a beer.
There are worst things than being a communist - like being a warmongering capitalist. As an old friend of mine used to remind me, "It makes no difference if you are shot by someone on the left or on the right. You are equally dead." Whenever discourse degenerates into threats of violence and name-calling, I realize that I am dealing with people of limited intellect and I just walk away. All economic systems have good points and bad points. Bad people can misuse any system and commit horrible crimes. America's involvement in Yemen is a perfect example - good intentions turning into horrible actions. If our system is good, why are we afraid of a little island called Cuba.
I know I would really enjoy having a beer with you, but the likelihood of that happening is very remote. In the meantime, I will content myself with reading your writings while I have a beer.