The Real Mitt Romney

[Adak]

Do you see that one of the reasons privatization is making a comeback, is that the efficiency it brings is badly needed?

Of course, privatization is just another word for the private sector: ie., Conservative marketplace, ie.; Capitalism.

That's what I mean by Conservatism works. It runs at an efficiency Socialism can only dream of. When people are more rewarded for taking risks, and working hard - they're more willing to take risks, and work hard. It's common sense, it's Conservatism, and it works very well. You have more freedom, You have more choices, and You have more responsibility.

The gov't doesn't pay for your birth control or your gas, You do. The gov't doesn't take nearly as much from your paycheck, You do.

There is an undeniable beauty to it.

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by Adak

Do you see that one of the reasons privatization is making a comeback, is that the efficiency it brings is badly needed?

Of course, privatization is just another word for the private sector: ie., Conservative marketplace, ie.; Capitalism.<snip>

Not quite...

"privatization" is just a re-phrasing Willie Sutton's attitude towards banks.

Does anyone really think that privatizing Medicare and Social Security
by having "savings accounts" held in Wall Street banks is because
the Wall Street is so dedicated to helping the sick and older members of society ?

... or privatizing the prison system is only because the new owners just
want to do a better job of rehabilitating prisoners and reducing recidivism ?

... or privatizing government land is because the oil companies or timber companies
or cattle companies or tourist services are more interested in the
quality of the environment and protecting endangered species ?

No, privatization of the government property and services "is where the money is"

And the current crop of "conservatives" are way too lazy to start a
their own new business and compete for customers and make a profit out of it.
They want to take an easier road and take a permanent hand-out
from government property and services.