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Conservative George W. Bush defeats Massachusetts liberal John F. Kerry by a 2 million popular vote margin, campaign on the theme of the "Ownership Society" in which he promises to empower individuals by lowering their taxes and opening the gates to individual capital ownership. New York Times columnist Paul Krugman says this proves the American electorate is hungry for socialism.

Confused? You're not the only one.

Socialism has been dead for at least 20 years. But it lives on in the Economics Departments of a few college campuses and on the editorial page of the New York Times.

more at http://www.jonathanbwilson.com/2005.05.01_arch.html#1116861493108

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Paul Krugman Says Americans Want Socialism

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[conservativewasp]

"Socialism has been dead for at least 20 years. But it lives on in the Economics Departments of a few college campuses and on the editorial page of the New York Times."

Also seems to live on in the minds of 15-20% of our population, they whine so much that they are heard more than our side.

[flashbunny]

And the NYT expects people to pay extra for this junk?

[Brilliant]

"Trust me."

[alwaysrepublican]

This guy may very well end up in a mental hospital because his hate for President is making him go absolutely MAD.

[toddlintown]

...and Howard Dean backs a socialist candidate. Good to see the Dems are realigning themselves with mainstream America.

[Niteranger68]

This is just a case of Paul going "old school" on us by forgetting that we have multiple independent media sources that were not available 10-15 years ago. His pool of ignorant patrons has shrunk considerably, yet he still thinks the fix is on. The burden of enticement over directive must be more difficult for him than we could imagine.

[newgeezer]

Socialism has been dead for at least 20 years.

BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA... Stop! Yer killing me!

Socialism continues its advance in the U.S., even while Republicans are in control. I can only guess it's what the people want.

[CasearianDaoist]

What amkes you think Socialism has been dead for 20 years?

[Mark in the Old South]

Walmart should announce they are closing all operations in that area if the law is passed. Put lots out of work and make prices rise and let the voters deal with the politicians.

I say this and I am not all that fond of Walmart and it's overseas produced products, but the the power of government needs to be checked.

[KarlInOhio]

Socialism has been dead for at least 20 years.

It might be dead, but both the Republicans and Democrats have been doing a Weekend Decade at Bernie's and dragging it around and making us support it.

[t_skoz]

Well, FR prohibits me from using profanity, personal attacks, or advocating violence in my posts.

So I really can't tell you what I think of Paul Krugman.

But you can use your imagination...

[.cnI redruM]

Everyone believes that the other guy's private ownership of property is the root of all evil.

[Digger]

Sic O'Reilly on him & rip him a new one as he did on Russert's show.

[hosepipe]

[ Socialism has been dead for at least 20 years. But it lives on in the Economics Departments of a few college campuses and on the editorial page of the New York Times. ]

Oh! AND everyone approaching or at 60 years of age.. which is a large percentage of the voteing public, AND getting BIGGER..

Them damned socialists are our fathers and mothers, aunts and uncles..

Hmmm.... Anyone even KNOW anybody that would TURN DOWN a government check.?. America has had socialism brain washed into them since FDR.. even during the cold war.. Which WE evidently LOST... ideologically..

To say America is not socialist minded is to fly in the face of reality..
and to be in denial.. <<- not a river in Egypt..

Socialism is DEAD in the United States.?.....
Welcome to earth, WHat planet are you from.?..