Posted on 10/27/2008 2:04:01 AM PDT by Boucheau
Sometimes those of us who have been around awhile take too much for granted. I tend to assume, for instance, that most Americans understand socialism is an evil, immoral system of economics and government. But, then, occasionally, I'll get a letter from a young American who has been taught throughout his or her life that only the government can spread wealth fairly or that market economics is inherently corrupt. I got one of those this week. And I quickly realized why Barack Obama is on the verge of winning the presidency of the United States. So, I guess it's time to get back to basics with an answer to the fundamental question: "What's wrong with socialism?" I like to begin this economics lesson with a few questions: Do you believe in private property? How would you feel if someone took yours? Where has socialism ever succeeded? What does the government do well? What does the Bible have to say about economics? What did America's founders have to say about economics? Is socialism constitutional?
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“Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.” — Winston Churchill
“If you choose to depend solely on the government to take care of you, you are a coward and a fool. Never, never, vote for socialists, even if they claim to be sent from God Himself - They aren’t.” — ME
Cordially,
If we work only with the beliefs of Karl Marx, then to change from a Capitalism based Republic the steps are to push for direct election through democracy where all of the workers have a vote (popular election). Democracy then leads to socialiam and socialism then has communism as its ultimate goal.
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