Sharpening Arrows

Ep. 19 – Why socialism, not capitalism, undermines democracy, Examining socialism, Pt. 4


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Socialists claim that the financial inequities of capitalism threaten democracy. The argument may sound appealing, but it doesn't hold up under scrutiny Victor then explains why it's socialism that leads to autocracy.


Parental pause point questions:


1. What would say to someone who says America is run by billionaires? (3:56)

2. Does what Sen. Sanders describe sound like real democracy to you? (5:37)

3. What would you say in response to this argument? (7:12)

4. Which of The Great 8 questions do you think applies here? (15:47)

5. Do you think capitalism or socialism better supports democracy? (28:27)


For reference, The Great 8 questions are:

1. What happens next?

2. Has this been tried before?

3. Is there a principle involved?

4. What are the trade-offs?

5. What do you mean by that?

6. Is this an appeal to emotion or logic?

7. Am I focused on the speaker or the argument?

8. What does the Bible say?

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