Re: democracy v capitalism & social democracy
Well, in Belgium, the closer to the Social Democratic Party we have is the PSC-CVP or Christian Social Party (in french and flemish) but they always govern with another party, either the liberal or the socialist.
But you're right, it's a constant battle between productivity and spreading-sharing the wealth, all within democratic means.
I remember Tom posting something to this effect: conservative v leftist equals indidualism v collectivism.
I'm tempted to add: selfishness v altruism.
Social Democratic countries care about economical growth but also unemployment figures.
Raoul