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The Problem with Socialism

By: Thomas DiLorenzo
Narrated by: Bob Souer
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Remember when "socialism" was a dirty word? Now students at America's elite universities are parroting socialist talking points and "sure-thing" Hillary Clinton is struggling to win the Democratic nomination against a 74-year-old avowed socialist who promises to make the nation more like Europe. What's happened? Do Americans need a reminder about the dangers of socialist ideology and practices? 

Thomas DiLorenzo, economics professor and senior fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute, deconstructs the retrograde ideology that has suddenly become disturbingly hip in The Problem with Socialism.

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Not propaganda, just straight facts, history and citations, creating the credability that socialism lacks.Should be a compulsory in education system, as a wiser democracy is a more prosperous one.

Should be a compulsory in education system

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excellent book . After listening to this I've realized my pro socialist friends are very naive and uneducated about the way real socialism is . History will tell you facts for the against argument . very short and enjoyable to listen to ,some very good points made to add to your own debates .

short and to the point

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For what this book may lack in length, it makes up for in sheer content. I've never come across such a wonderfully concise and easily followed critique on the short comings of socialism, combining theory with case study and opportunities for further reading. In a time where most younger people have a strange fascination and fondness for socialism, this book seems the ideal remedy. Buy it twice and pass it on.

Every young person needs a copy of this book...

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Explains the failures of socialism with multitudes of examples with accurate statistics and cites relevant economists and philosophers.

A really good read (or listen) - it's a shame the people who think they want socialism probably won't try it.

A good explanation

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An excellent read (or listen) about the problems Socialism, leads to. Best, the writer doesn't insult the socialist thinker, but points out very well the evidence that history has given us (but is simply not taught to young students, for reasons explained). The writer explains why socialist ideas, which seem completely logical and even compassionate simply do not deliver. In fact, as is seen all over the world, contrary to helping the poor, Socialism impoverishes the poor. If that statement frustrates you, and you think capitalism is 'evil' as I have so often encountered, then this book is for you, as even if you are not convinced, you will understand why Conservatives believe they are the party for everyone and everyone benefits more from capitalism. It would be a very different world in a Socialist world.

Some of the middle chapters are deep in history and may seem irrelevant to today, but remember that they are only irrelevant because we haven't had a Socialist century. You need to keep this in mind during the explanations.

A great summary of the 'mis understood problem with socialism and a book that Socialist should read and all students, even if you decided to reject the findings. It will leave you less angry and more understanding of you political opposites.

A must for 'anyone' interested in politics! Especially those would don't understand conservatisms compassion

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