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In reply to the discussion: How the European Union Turned Into a Neoliberal Nightmare [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)45. I would feel better if I thought they were merely "confused". I fear they embrace
neo-liberalism. I think that the Third Way is neo-liberalism with the added pretense to support social justice. If one looks closely at those that embrace the Third Way, I think you see that, even thought they say they support social justice, they do so reluctantly.
And I think the extreme extension of neo-liberalism is fascism. Capitalism works so much better under fascism. Capitalism and democracy are not compatible.
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Since your post lacks substance, we need to guess your point. You support neo-liberalism
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#14
Since you stated that you support the "European Unions", can you give an example of one of them?
xocet
Jun 2016
#32
I am curious what makes you think you get to tell others what they can or can not include
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#37
Yes, people voted to leave because they have been left behind by the Labour Party
alarimer
Jun 2016
#6
I see neoliberalism as a stepping stone to fascism. Corporations don't like Democracy. They
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#17
EU countries have some of the highest pay, strongest unions and most equitable incomes in the world.
pampango
Jun 2016
#12
The EU is a socialistic group and the capitalists do not like it. As the capitalists strip EU
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#19
"The EU is a socialistic group ..." Perhaps why Bernie supported Remain for the UK. n/t
pampango
Jun 2016
#20
Capitalism is killing itself. How many people should we let die of poverty before we stand up
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#22
Control by "elitists and the wealthy" is indeed what needs to be resisted whether they are at
pampango
Jun 2016
#25
Did you know that the UK is one of the most neoliberal countries of all of the EU?
DetlefK
Jun 2016
#28
More OPs like this please. Obviously some are still confused by neo-liberalism
riderinthestorm
Jun 2016
#39
I would feel better if I thought they were merely "confused". I fear they embrace
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#45