You know, the system really isn't that socialist, Fluffy. I agree. It is much more fascist than socialist. It is certainly antithetical to free markets and liberty, which is probably why you are such a strong supporter of it.
Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy
COF, if you use this Webster's definition of Socialism, you would not have billionaires now would you?
a system of society or group living in which there is no private property
You mean to tell me that high def TV's and cell phones are not made and sold in a free market. Who is controlling Samsung, Sony, LG, Toshiba, Verizon, US Cellular, T- Mobile? Who is controlling the retailers like Best Buy and Walmart?
I belive this: Everyone needs affordable healthcare regardless of income level. So if you are an actor who gets paid 5 million per picture or a Quarterback in the NFL who gets paid $100 million to throw a football or you are a Cashier at Walmarts making $8.50 per hour everyone needs affordable health care.
You are about the only one on the planet that will call Bush and Reagan Socialists. No one at Fox TV would do that, nor would any other republican.
You have been drinking way too much of the Ron Paul Kool-Aid. Are you trying to get back at the republicans for sending Ron Paul home early from the republican primaries?