60% Say Capitalism Better Than Socialism

[Mr. T]

60% Say Capitalism Better Than Socialism

 

Sixty percent (60%) of U.S. adults nationwide say that capitalism is better than socialism. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 18% disagree, while 21% are not sure.

 

Adults under 30 are closely divided on the question. While Republicans and unaffiliated voters overwhelmingly say that capitalism is better, just 43% of Democrats agree. Twenty-four percent (24%) of Democrats say socialism is better.

 

Seventy-six percent (76%) of investors favor capitalism, compared to only 45% of non-investors.

 

Last year at this time, among all adults, only 53% said capitalism was better.

 

However, it’s important to note that just 35% believe a free market economy is the same as a capitalist economy. In fact, despite tepid support for capitalism, 77% of Americans prefer a free market economy rather than a government managed economy. That’s consistent with the 75% who say that business is better at customer service than government.

 

 

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[BrownIndian]

The success of Socialism or Capitalism depends purely on the policy makers, the policy and people's norms. That is why Capitalism is more a pro in US while Socialism is good in some European countries.

 

Just cos it worked there does not mean it will work here.

[calfoxwc]

But it doesn't mean it won't be a disaster here, either.

 

Who wants to be like Greece?

 

Unless we are a small nation who gets a ton of foreign aid

 

from the United States....

 

forget it.

 

We ARE the United States.