Hi, I'm A New Member

[1984]

When I was younger I used to be a Socialist, but when I was introduced to the works of Ayn Rand I became to value her ideals.

Since the I have learned to value Capitalism, freedom, democracy and individual rights.

I am also I big fan of George Orwell's work especially his novel "1984". In her work, Ayn Rand tries to decribe the serious dangers of altriuism and totalitarianism.

However I believe that Orwell's vision of 1984 was much better of describing these dangers. I world where there is no freedom and truly a fate worse than death.

I have recently also joined a "Newspeak" forum deciated to the vision of 1984. Although I have been praised by some pro-Capitalists, I have been mocked by Marxists and Communists and other Socialists.

I was wondering if anyone could give me advice or opinions of how I could illustate to them how Capitalism can be better than Socialism.

Also, I will look forward to discussion and debating on this forum and will be happy to discuss any topic or opinion you may have about me or my beliefs.

[AshRyan]

I was wondering if anyone could give me advice or opinions of how I could illustate to them how Capitalism can be better than Socialism.

Well, pointing to Orwell's vision probably won't do the trick. According to him, a totalitarian society can still be technologically advanced and prosperous. Have you read Anthem?

Welcome to the forum.

[KevinD]

1984: I was wondering if anyone could give me advice or opinions of how I could illustate to them how Capitalism can be better than Socialism.

AshRyan: Well, pointing to Orwell's vision probably won't do the trick.

Especially considering that Orwell himself was a socialist.

I'm not an expert on Orwell's precise political views, but from what I understand his opposition to communism (at least to communism under Stalin) was that it was not "true" socialism; that there was still a "ruling class" and the working common folk. Animal Farm was an attempt to satirize this.