WHY do you worry about Socialism?

[Ralphy]

OK, I have the answer to the question.

WHY do you worry about Socialism?

On a sliding scale, at one end you have Capitalism and the other Communism. Somewhere between between the two is Socialism. Where between the two is Socialism viewed? As many Americans I think would view it, they see Socialism closer to Communism then Capitalism. In a global view as Americans, me included, view Socialism as a ride down a slippery slope.

So there is your answer!

[Bartruff1]

Originally Posted by Ralphy

OK, I have the answer to the question.

WHY do you worry about Socialism?

On a sliding scale, at one end you have Capitalism and the other Communism. Somewhere between between the two is Socialism. Where between the two is Socialism viewed? As many Americans I think would view it, they see Socialism closer to Communism then Capitalism. In a global view as Americans, me included, view Socialism as a ride down a slippery slope.

So there is your answer!

First I have to admit that I am not a expert with a advanced degree and decades of experience on this subject, but as a grad student at a Catholic University in the 1950s at the hight of the "Red Scare" we examined just this theory....each of the 15 students was assigned 5 countries that were in transition from a colonial , monarchy ....ect State and we actually had to conclude the opposite...that as peoples lives improved they wanted more freedom and opportunity...they wanted to own homes and businesses and property. We found that Communism didn't evolve ...it was a revolution against a corrupt government. As I look around the world today and see the growth of representative governments and free markets and private property in the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe , China ...etc.... we might have been right... if you want to worry about something affecting our way of life, consider the effect of the Global Corporations....especially the financial instutions...if you think Goldman or AIG give a damn about the US, you have a different view than I do...small business is the backbone of our economy and needs to be protected from the flight of capital....Happy Festivius..