"Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires."
Nowhere is this more true than Silicon Valley.
Nowhere is this more true than Silicon Valley.
Maybe it's related to the kinds of movies that Americans watch? I love watching Hollywood movies sometimes, but I have to say that compared to international films, the characters in American movies tend to be much more one-dimensional (have very well defined roles) and everything always works out for them in the end.
If you watch European movies, the characters are often hard to pin down and the story often ends either badly or unsatisfying at best... Just like real life.
It's simple really, eliminate this concept of capital ownership by individuals or corporations. That way, when you work, your boss is not getting a profit on top of your labor. That means your wages go up! Best thing of all, whatever your participating in, you have part ownership in.
Full capitalism/Full socialism isn't the answer...there's got to be some sort of middle ground where more people can be lifted up by the system.
Both are rich countries. Socialism has a much stronger influence in Sweden.