Sunday, March 15, 2009

ASSIGNMENT#8(KMcClure-Vicars)

Harold Meyerson a journalist for the Washington Post wrote an article, "It’s not about socialism, it’s about rescuing capitalism" Meyerson is speaking to the public and the hot head conservatives who keep attacking everyone else but themselves. Meyerson explains our system of Capitalism has failed and he suggests Socialism is a good idea to regenerate our problems. Americas problems consists of crisis of commercial banks, plunge of stock markets, global joblessness and much more. Indeed change is needed and Meyerson suggests Obama’s idea of Socialism might be the ticket to save Capitalism.

Meyerson also states don’t be so quick to judge Obama and his ideas for it is capitalism that has gotten America into this mess, 30 years of being unregulated. Even though socialism has not gotten the best reputation perhaps Obama is making a turn for the good and combining Capitalism with Socialism ideas, so says Meyerson. Myers states, "investing more tax dollars in education and research and development is a way to use public funds to create a more competitive private sector.

If you ask me I think Myerson’s point of view could work and get our lost nation back into gear. Even though Im not an Obama fan for some of his ideasbut i respect him. therefore, Meyerson makes a point by saying Obama is tying this form of government with Capitalism because Capitalism has failed and he wants to try something different. By all means if it will work try it. So I say welcome Socialism I hope your help.