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英语博客:ESL Podcast 783 – Different Political Philosophies

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   Carla: Our government should do more to help people who can’t find jobs.

 
  Adam: Be careful. You’re starting to sound like a socialist1. Haven’t you always said that you’re a staunch capitalist?
 
  Carla: Of course, I’m a capitalist, but that doesn’t mean I think the government should be completely hands-off. We pay taxes and the government has a responsibility to take care of its citizens.
 
  Adam: Ooo, now you’re sounding like a communist. Next thing I know, you’ll be calling for a revolution.
 
  Carla: I’m serious. I think the government should help people find jobs and pay for their living expenses until they get back on their feet.
 
  Adam: Okay, but in a capitalistic society, you’re subject to market forces. If people aren’t buying, businesses aren’t producing or providing services. That puts people out of work. Do you think the government should intervene2?
 
  Carla: I just think the government should do more, that’s all.
 
  Adam: Okay, but that would mean higher taxes.
 
  Carla: Yes, we should tax the rich, the more the better.
 
  Adam: Aren’t you among the top 10 percent of income earners?
 
  Carla: I mean they should tax the one percent!
 
  Adam: Pass the buck3, you mean.
 
  Carla: No, I mean we need better distribution of wealth. Are you with me or against me?
 
  Adam: That depends on when you’re planning to start the revolution, comrade.
 
  Script by Dr. Lucy Tse

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1 socialist jwcws     
n.社会主义者;adj.社会主义的
参考例句:
  • China is a socialist country,and a developing country as well.中国是一个社会主义国家,也是一个发展中国家。
  • His father was an ardent socialist.他父亲是一个热情的社会主义者。
2 intervene sb1zX     
vi.干涉,干预,干扰,阻挠
参考例句:
  • When riot broke out,the police were obliged to intervene.发生暴乱时,警察有责任干预。
  • You don't intervene between those two drunks.你不要在那两个酒鬼之间进行调解。
3 buck ESky8     
n.雄鹿,雄兔;v.马离地跳跃
参考例句:
  • The boy bent curiously to the skeleton of the buck.这个男孩好奇地弯下身去看鹿的骸骨。
  • The female deer attracts the buck with high-pitched sounds.雌鹿以尖声吸引雄鹿。
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