Corvus+Socialism

Socialism Aim  Aaron Archuleta Socialism creates a society in which an equal consumption of goods takes place as a result of a common ownership over materials. However, in a diverse society this ideology can become hazardous to the productions and consumption of goods and the economical status of the society. If practiced correctly, socialism could create a society in which every participant can have a say in every matter and will receive equally commodity as others in the society. The practice of socialism affects areas outside of the society as a result of handling natural materials and using these resource materials. “Socialism will be a society in which everybody will have the right to participate in the social decisions that affect them. These decisions could be on a wide range of issues—one of the most important kinds of decision, for example, would be how to organise the production of goods and services” (“What is Socialism?”). However, with these decisions regarding the production of goods it can become unclear how these goods will be used in the society. Though every participant in the society will receive equal commodity, the materials of the society will rapidly be consumed and still create tension throughout the society. “Goods of lasting use, which are ripe for consumption, may be had, in temporal succession, by a number of people; but simultaneous use will disturb the enjoyment of others, even though this enjoyment is not quite excluded by the nature of the commodity” (Mises). Socialism criteria impacts the development of human society and the ideology has created conflicts that have remained unsolved. These conflicts have resulted in war, and economical and political struggle, and have been predicted by numerous people such as H.G. Wells.

Mises, Ludwig Von. "Socialism." Socialism by Ludwig Von Mises. The Ludwig Von Mises Institute, n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2013.

"What Is Socialism" World Socialist Movement. World Socialist Movement, n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2013.

Audience Nick Nickerson  Socialism is a way of running a society that uses common ownership to create equal consumption of goods. Typically, the goal of socialism is to create a society in which every member of the population shares resources and gets the same amount of goods. This term typically affects the people in the societies that try to use this system and people in failing societies as a whole. It affects people all around the world through the use of the system in other countries that leads to change in world relationships and trade.

Heilbroner, Robert. “Socialism”. Liberty Fund, 2008. Web. 8 November 2013.

Ruder, Eric. “Does Socialism Exist in the World Today?”. The International Socialist Organization, 22 November 2010. Web. 8 November 2013.

Historical Jasmine Garner



Socialism, the governmental system whose roots sprouted from just intentions, ultimately failed as a means of ruling populations. Its origins stem from Vladimir Lenin, leader of the Soviet Union, who initially intended for Socialism to be a means of relieving the people from the detriments of Capitalism (Heilbroner). The system was meant to relay all possession to the government, and allow the private sector to own nothing in order to provide socio-economic equality: a concept which seemed to elude Capitalism. However, it turned out to be far worse for the public than Capitalism had proven to be. Lenin began this system with the Russian Revolution in 1917, during which the country pulled out of World War I and became the Soviet Union; within years, Lenin’s plan failed, leaving the Soviet economy to flounder in the woes of its poor finances (Heilbroner). Within ten years, Socialism was completely eradicated from the Soviet society. However, its failure in Russia did not stop other countries from attempting to make it last; in the end, though, every attempt failed. Today there are no Socialist nations (Ruder), further demonstrating the true inadequacy it offers to any nation attempting to utilize it.

Heilbroner, Robert. “Socialism”. Liberty Fund, 2008. Web. 6 November 2013.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Ruder, Eric. “Does Socialism Exist in the World Today?”. The International Socialist Organization, 22 November 2012. Web. 6 November 2013.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; text-align: center;">Cultural <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; text-align: center;">Jasmine Garner



<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Socialism had various effects on societies everywhere, namely those of Russia and America, during the Cold War. First, it destroyed the Soviet economy and within ten years called for a new, revised economic plan and system (Heilbroner). With the collapse of one economy came tough relations with other trading nations, as well as the increased tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States due to the differing ideals for a governmental system. Furthermore, America was deeply affected with the rise of Socialism, namely in the social mindset towards it. The American public wanted absolutely nothing to do with Socialism, which eventually gave way to Communism (“The Red Scare”). Essentially, its presence caused major turmoil, paranoia, and tension from the American people to any Socialists and Communists, namely in the Soviet Union. Over time, this fear dissipated, but the underlying distance between Capitalism and Socialism remained, creating a distinct separation between the two ideologies.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Heilbroner, Robert. “Socialism”. Liberty Fund, 2008. Web. 6 November 2013.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">“The Red Scare”. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 7 November 2013.