[Short Debate]: This House Believes that Socialism is Superior to Capitalism

Refutations: My opponent stated that Russia and Cuba are not socialist countries, but in fact she is wrong. According to my source [1] , both Russia and Cuba are socialist countries. Also, my opponent stated that a bunch of other countries that she felt were socialist. She was wrong in saying that. Only China, Russia, Cuba, Lao, and Vietnam are by definition socialist countries. I think where she went wrong was, she thought that those countries she listed were completely Socialist. She is wrong. Those countries have some aspects of their economic structure that are socialist, but are not completely socialist. When my opponent attacked my second contention, she states that "when I implied that socialism leads to communism that I am wrong." My opponent has failed to look at current socialistic countries (examples: China, Russia, Cuba). The "President" of Russia, Vladimir Putin, is almost a dictator in some forms. I will define a dictator as a ruler with almost complete or total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force. Vladimir Putin has obtained power through sending his opponents to prison, and bribing citizens, considering he's one of the richest people in the world. Now onto China. China's "President", Xi Jinping, has obtained power through family [2]. He controls all of China's government with a board of members, who have little to no power over him. Now onto Cuba, which is COMPLETELY a communist and socialist state. Ra"l Castro, the leader of Cuba, has complete and utter power over every single aspect of his citizens. Cuba in 1940, was a socialistic state, but now since 1959, Cuba has become Communist [3]. The link between socialism and communism is strong, compelling, and consistent through the 3 examples above. Why would someone think that this wouldn't happen to the United States if we switched to a socialistic government? Now to attack my opponents case: In my opponents first contention she outlined the Triangle Factory fire. I would like to add, that this, although killed 140, happened a long long time ago. Working conditions have changed, the minimal wage she stated has also changed. She can't provide any new sources, which shows a lack of research on her part. Also in her first contention she stated that Laissez-Faire approach to capitalism erodes society. According to multiple Psychologists no human likes to be told what to do. A socialistic economic system would only erode society more, because people would become upset and try to attack the government. Like what happened in Cuba. Cubans tried to overthrow the government due to its socialistic ties, and Fidel Castro KILLED every single one of them. The links between this are also strong, compelling, and consistent. In her second contention she said: "wage slavery." Most of the time, this wage slavery is due to the lack of education in the low class wage workers. You can't blame this in capitalism. You have to blame this one society itself, for not forcing people to actually get an education. She also said: "Monopolies and Tyrannic Reign." She must not be aware, that the United States does not allow monopolies to occur, and saying that monopolies are tyrannic is simply outrageous. Tyrannies are like dictators. So saying that corporations are dictators is outrageous. My opponent has failed to provide legitimate sources, and up to date knowledge. Therefore, I urge that you stick to my up to date knowledge and Vote that on balance, socialism is NOT superior to capitalism. Good luck.