[Kizzy]

What if it is, what is it about nationalisation that is so unattractive?
If there is one aspect of communism that is adopted by a democratic govt that works and benefits the state and society as a whole what's the problem?
Are you only listening to the voices of those who demand a slice of the lucrative pie and who object to them not being allowed to monopolise certain sectors or energies, what of the rest of us?

[bots]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

What if it is, what is it about nationalisation that is so unattractive?
If there is one aspect of communism that is adopted by a democratic govt that works and benefits the state and society as a whole what's the problem?
Are you only listening to the voices of those who demand a slice of the lucrative pie and who object to them not being allowed to monopolise certain sectors or energies, what of the rest of us?

I actually have no issue with things being nationalised, but it should be for the right reasons. I think I'm one of the only posters in this thread who has admitted to living through times when industries were nationalised, and I can't help but feel looking at contributions to the thread that it is seen as some magical solution to current ills. I'm sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but nationalising something in itself does not cure it of its inherent issues, It never has, and it never will.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

I actually have no issue with things being nationalised, but it should be for the right reasons. I think I'm one of the only posters in this thread who has admitted to living through times when industries were nationalised, and I can't help but feel looking at contributions to the thread that it is seen as some magical solution to current ills. I'm sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but nationalising something in itself does not cure it of its inherent issues, It never has, and it never will.

Of course it wasn't back in the day but when you factor in the advances in energy production and technology then the margin for profit grows exponentially, why else would the Dutch govt own a portion of our railways?..