To: discostu
I didn't know that. In what way were they socialist? It is quite doubtable. What was nationalized? Did they have the right to own property? Please expound.
But I was referring to South America as well, where conditions are similar.
To: Dec31,1999
Most industry in Mexico was nationalized. Pay scales were set by law. For extended periods asking for a raise was a jailable offense.
South American nations are also largely socialize/ command economy. The government runs things, and does so poorly, thus resulting in mass poverty and all those things people incorrectly blame on capitalism. The problem isn't capitalism, it's government.
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06/15/2003 6:30:34 PM PDT by
discostu
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