Originally posted by Cancerkitty:
[quote]Originally posted by Double-J:
[b] The economy would theoretically not be in the hands of the few and powerful, but of the masses, who would therefore vote and control the government.
But I thought under socialism only certain industries would be in government control, so wouldn't there still be room for people to become rich and powerful? [/b][/quote]Not if those industries were still governed in a democratic fashion. Whether this could actually happen in the presence of human nature is highly questionable, but if all industries were ruled by individuals in a communal, "what-is-best-for-everyone" society, it would be possible.
