Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.

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[+] -116 points 2 years ago (17 children)

So much freedom in communist Louisiana

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  • [–] 114 points 2 years ago (8 children)

    This isn't communism, it's totalitarianism..

    Very different thing.

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  • [+] -34 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    No it's not. It's quite literally just american capitalism

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  • [–] 31 points 2 years ago*

    I hate to break it to you, but capitalism in its purest form is very close to totalitarianism, it's just that instead of a centralised government calling the shots it's whoever has the fattest wallet.

    Edited to remove american from before capitalism.

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  • [+] -63 points 2 years ago (5 children)
  • [–] 42 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Totalitarianism - A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state

    Centralised government - centralized government (also united government) is one in which both executive and legislative power is concentrated centrally at the higher level

    Communism - a theory or system of social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs

    It's so easy to research and not look stupid...

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    It's easy to get these confused when every example of national communism has resulted in a totalitarian state.

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  • [–] 47 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    I'm not sure if you realize this but using that term when it's not really applicable looks silly. Using that term when it's 100% not remotely applicable makes you look like a moron.

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