No, they're not <Lmaoo>.
How you made all those assumptions about me simply because I suggested that socialism wasn't a better alternative has me wondering if I should laugh at you or shake my head in disappointment.
You're disgusted that the economy took a hit during a global pandemic?
Fighters lack negotiation power because the UFC doesn't have any competition, but it's not the UFC's fault that other companies can't compete. However, fighters not being capped on sponsorship money would be as simple as the UFC getting rid of Reebok and replacing it with nothing (i.e. going back to how things were Pre-Reebok). At least then the fighters could try and get as much money possible through their own hustle and wouldn't be limited based solely on the number of fights they've had in the UFC (which is why your suggestion is a bad idea, because those exclusive deals for the entire roster will never be better than a free market-oriented system).
Good map, inserting link. I would consider Canada, the UK, and some other countries as socialist, same as the scandinavian countries. But the main problem is probably the optics on what we focus on during discussing what a country is or not. I would say the UK is certainly less capitalist then America. However I can see how I could be wrong based on the literal definition of socialism. Again good link and interesting.
I dont make assumed based on your one post. It was in general observation based on like 2 minutes on sherdogs war room. I do think moving more towards socialism for medical and education systems would help this country wayyyyy more then the current system, we already play tons of taxes and with adjustments on current spending we could do that without raising taxes. I also have other areas I totally disagree with being run as capitalist (like....the prison system), but I dont want to wind this into a battle of political theory. Not afraid of saying I am wrong.
Im disgusted that during the pandemic top 1% profited off it by taking advantage of the rest of the world during a time when it would be nice to see them help the rest of the population that keeps them full pockets.
We currently have a free market orientated system yet tons of fighters are struggling. Yes they could pick a different profession blah blah blah, but I think their needs to be an enforced floor but not ceiling at least that way people know exactly what they are getting into and can decide if thats what they want to do. I also think their needs to be enforced rules for promotions such as health coverage, payments held in secure 3rd parties (UFC doesn't have this issue but many, many others do, etc.). EDIT: No pro fighters should be getting 500.00 for fighting. This is in regard to smaller promotions like even bellator.
I do agree with getting rid of the current sponsor system, seems like its pretty bad for the fighters. Like Conor or Izzy or any of those top fighters getting 40K or whatever in sponsorship when they could be banking much more if allowed to have options.
I dont think it should be 100% socialist, nor do most others. But this is doing to unwind as a huge political battle so I am good, don't need the force this into the war room.