Communism appeals to human virtue. Everyone is equal, give according to your abilities and you will be given to according to your needs. Everyone contributes and lives a happy lifestyle.
Except for the dumb schmuck that gets things anyway but has no ability. Which makes the smart guy who contributes so much wonder why he's working so hard. He could just be lazy also.
The result is that nobody does anything and expects rewards for more than they do.
Capitalism isn't a system for the greedy. It's a system in which you get out what you put in. Be talented, work hard, be creative, persevere, and you'll go far. Despair and drop out, and you're a nobody.
And it works damn fine.
Democracy has its flaws in that most people aren't too bright but have as much voting power as a genius. So far, it's worked pretty nicely, when coupled with limited terms. Except for Bush. He's the flaw.
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