WHY do you worry about Socialism?

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Good points Ralphy, now we may be getting to some core issues. Let me repeat, not all "ism's" are good or bad, it depends on how they are put into action. We have certain prejudices that make it difficult to discuss things like "socialism", "facism", "nationalism" because the very term(s) immediately leaves a bad taste in our mouth. And yet, America has always had plenty of examples of both socialism and nationalism. Captialism itself HAS to be regulated or it will become "evil".

Definitions for many of these terms are illusive at best, often with no clear or concise agreement.

Socialists come to suck on the tit of Capitalism until it bleeds.

An excellent example that demonstrates ANYTHING related to socialism is "bad". That is simply not the case.

"Billions to dictators" (Cap and Trade?).
I believe we have sufficient checks and balances to prevent any President from "handing out billions of dollars to Governments we oppose". By that I assume you mean to bring up the issue of "cap and trade"? A flawed program, but I wouldn't dismiss the concept outright. Unless you want China to go completely unchecked with their pollution output, for instance. That part about "billions to dictators" is certainly worrisome though! Again, I believe we have sufficient checks and balances to reach a reasonable conclusion on the matter, for the good of the country and the world.

Health Care reform:
It's been on the agenda for decades! Both parties, all parties, agree we need to do "something". Were still working on it, no way it's going to keep everyone happy. The way it is currently written does NOT favor socialism, it favors CAPITALISM! The insurance folks are going to get millions of new subscribers (ka ching). Those new subscribers will now have access to drugs they could not afford before! The drug companies are thrilled (ka ching). The profits are going to be spectacular! Socialism? Hardly! Capitalism at it's finest.

When I sold my house in Hawaii I had a hard time finding the house keys. I hadn't locked the house in years. THOSE good old days were, uh, last month for me.