Could the USA/Allies Have Saved East Germany from Communism?

Russia did a lot during WWII. They took more and dished out more than we did. Sure, they were a totalitarian communism, but they fought the war too. Russia felt East Germany was something they had won. And to tell you the truth, they earned it. The resulting country however, really wasn’t a nice place to live, and thats completely the Soviets fault.

Too bad, Germany could of recovered much easier if we had kept it set up as a United country.

@Yanny:

Russia did a lot during WWII. They took more and dished out more than we did. Sure, they were a totalitarian communism, but they fought the war too. Russia felt East Germany was something they had won. And to tell you the truth, they earned it. The resulting country however, really wasn’t a nice place to live, and thats completely the Soviets fault.

Too bad, Germany could of recovered much easier if we had kept it set up as a United country.

A classic example of Communism VS capitalism.

Communism VS capitalism

More like a distorted example. Tell me why you believe this.

Agreed with Yanny. Russian troops wanted Berlin (and Hitler) real bad after the suffering of their people by the Nazi’s. I really don’t think the Allies could have excluded a Russian occupied zone on that point alone…

@TG:

Communism VS capitalism

More like a distorted example. Tell me why you believe this.

I can’t think of a better example.
Since WW2, two superpowers emerged, each with its own economic platforms.
After 40 years (up unitl 1990ish) which country was left standing and prospering?

The truth is, after the “wall” came down, the Soviet occupied counties behind the “curtain” were no better of economically than they were pre WW2.
That’s pretty telling when it is compared to capitalistic nations.

Communism inhibits motivaton and the need for someone to “do their best”.
A complete lack of innovation.
Which effects the progress of mankind.

Since WW2, two superpowers emerged, each with its own economic platforms

Tell me how the mircoeconomics of the Soviet Union actually functioned.

Communism inhibits motivaton and the need for someone to “do their best”.
A complete lack of innovation.
Which effects the progress of mankind.

Uh no, communism calls for people to do their best according to their ability. The motivation comes for doing things in their own right and to build a better future.

@TG:

Since WW2, two superpowers emerged, each with its own economic platforms

Tell me how the mircoeconomics of the Soviet Union actually functioned.

Communism inhibits motivaton and the need for someone to “do their best”.
A complete lack of innovation.
Which effects the progress of mankind.

Uh no, communism calls for people to do their best according to their ability. The motivation comes for doing things in their own right and to build a better future.

Don’t know about mircoeconomics. Sorry.

Communism is a good in theory. However, its not realistic when you factor the human condition into it.

Capitalism is more sound.
Compare China to Japan.
Compare China to Hong Kong.

The invisible hand will take care of everything. :wink:

Compare China to Japan.

Uh… It seems that China seems to experience more economic growth than Japan right now.

China is experiencing more economic growth because it has become a combination of Communism and Capitalism. Going to be a great country once they get their human rights issues worked out.

Question, I don’t know the answer. Is China’s Government Elected?

Question, I don’t know the answer. Is China’s Government Elected?

Yes, most of the positions in the government are based on election, though often these elections are rigged. There hasn’t been once been a successful and smooth transfer of power (usually ending in bloody coups) since it went communist

China is experiencing more economic growth because it has become a combination of Communism and Capitalism.

I wouldn’t exactly call it communist. More like socialist.