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Feb 2, 2015 · Whether it is the war against the Islamic State or threats to Israel’s security, Americans have strong views about the Middle East and the U.S. role there.
- Socialism’s Critics Say It Weakens Work Ethic; Some Point to Venezuela
- Many with Positive Views of Socialism Say It Fosters Equality
- ‘Capitalism’ Viewed Positively by About Two-Thirds of Americans
Among the majority of Americans who have a negative impression of socialism, no single reason stands out. About one-in-five (19%) say that socialism undercuts people’s initiative and work ethic, making people too reliant on the government for support. As a 53-year-old man put it: “I believe in individual freedoms and choice. Socialism kills incenti...
About four-in-ten Americans (42%) have positive views of socialism. Among this group, the most frequently cited reason is that it will result in fairer, more generous society (31% say this). This includes 10% who specifically express a belief that it is important for the government to take care of its citizens or for fellow citizens to care for eac...
Among the 65% with a positive view of capitalism, many give reasons that contrast with criticisms of socialism. For example, while many who hold a negative view of socialism say it undermines initiative and makes people too dependent on government, nearly a quarter of those with a positive view of capitalism say it promotes individual opportunity (...
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Oct 15, 2019 · When asked about the shifts to multiparty democracy and a market economy that occurred following the collapse of communism, former Eastern Bloc publics surveyed largely approve of these changes. For instance, 85% of Poles support the shifts to both democracy and capitalism.
Sep 29, 2022 · Guiding Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev through the installation, Nixon gloated about the prosperity that postwar American capitalism was delivering its citizens.
The ideological divide between communism and capitalism during the Cold War was profound and often irreconcilable. While communism sought to eradicate social classes and promote collective welfare, capitalism emphasized individual initiative and personal gain.
Jul 24, 2018 · American conservatives should understand that the ideas of limited government, strong markets, and strong families run deep in Middle Eastern tradition.
Oct 14, 2019 · When asked about changes that have taken place since the end of the communist era, people across the former Eastern Bloc express support for the shift from one-party rule and a state-controlled economy to a multiparty system and a market economy.
