A somewhat useful idea totally corrupted government by becoming the sole purpose, in many ways, of government. Take money from people and pretend to do them a favor by giving some of it back now and then.
The kibbutzim of the Zionists?
Bolshevikism combined with an ethnic/religious twist. I don't care if any religious group form such communes and keeps to itself. When they get into politics, I worry. A pity Israel did it. Had they embraced liberty from the start, they would probably not be in the mess they are today. The country could have been the jewel of the mideast. So, no thanks.
Fabian socialism . . .?
The ultimate useful idiots. Admirers of Mao and every other communist con man who comes down the path. Gramscian termites who undermine everything good, decent and honest. Anti-Christian bigots.
Modern trade unions?
Public employee unions are the result. And they dominate unions today. Economic fascism. Government unions buying up Wall street. Government employees lobbying for more government.
Universal health care?
I would rather sit under a tree and drink myself to death.
Social Security ?
Ponzi scheme. Despicable kids washing dishes are paying for the meals of those who eat at four star restaurants.
Child labor laws?
Well you got one right.
Environmental preservation?
The left's way of stealing private property. Fascistic. The best way to preserve the environment is to create wealth.
What is the deal here? Your screen name seems appropiate. I thought this forum wasn't designed--as I have done above and you do a lot it appears--to debate the merits of liberalism. Thought we were here to get liberals out of the body politic.
I was responding to a very specific question...asking me to name Left-wing ideas with merit. You appear offended by that - so I'll honor your desire not continue in this direction.
As to my more general responses Jim Robinson continues to take my money, no-one has asked me to leave, and many have been as happy to debate me as I have been to debate them.