A 1986 Debate of Socialism Vs. Capitalism, with a young Christopher Hitchens fully advocating for Socialism
A 1986 Debate of Socialism Vs. Capitalism, with a young Christopher Hitchens fully advocating for Socialism
Panelists debated socialism versus capitalism, which is the moral system. Panelists also answered audience questions.
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/1913637
I thought this was a rather interesting debate, as I never expected to see Christopher Hitchens of all people debating on the side of the Socialists. It's truly a shame he became a neo-conservative later in life, as he would've been a great orator to have on our side, as this debate showcases.
Anyone got a transcript?
If you're not a liberal when you're younger... You're heartless
If you're not a conservative when you're older... You're brainless
People become less empathetic as they age? I wonder if there's a correlation with lead exposure to leaded gas in childhood now being released into the bloodstream as bone density decreases.