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Originally Posted by Guest
1. Social Security is something I paid into for many years and is not even close to socialism.
2. I find it interesting that you admit "I will be honest. I haven't looked that hard to find out why either." [B]YET, you badmouth an entire political party who just might KNOW what it is and are opposed The Pros of Socialism
Pros of Socialism:
Economic Equality - In the field of economic equality, public housing, social security, food stamps and minimum wage are considered as the excellent ways to easily reduce poverty.
Socialism attempts to instill economic equality. This is done by offering social security, public housing programs ensure that homes remain affordable and that there are enough homes to house every citizen of the country, food stamps are issued for those living in poverty so they get fed and survive without the helplessness of not having even the basic resources, and minimum wages are determined so no one is exploited to an extent that one doesn’t get to live a dignified life
Thank you listing the pros and cons of Socialism. I think that you might want to pull back your comment on social security, since it is listed in pros from two different sources.
The Republicans might not know what is also, as evidenced by your comment on social security. My I offer a suggestion don't start very post with an attack on someone of an opposing party, because your own words can and will be used against you.
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I think you may be confused.
I did NOT invent the pros and cons of socialism. I simply supplied links for people to read. I never edit any of my links to insure they measure up to what I want it to say, just supplied information. I often supply links for the good of the order and not necessarily to make my own point.
On Social Security, I DID PAY A LOT OF MONEY INTO THAT FUND and I think I know exactly what it is and how it has been robbed. Social Security is mentioned with socialism for sure, but if you bothered to read the entire thing in context, it is based on simply government handout. You will note that the cons include massive spending by the government which would include a social security program.
Again, please.....read the entire thing in context. If I did not pay in money to social security then who in the heck got all the money they took from my pay for many many years and lied to me about being able t
o get it back
when I retired
You are reading the text I supplied without realizing you are placing what you want it to say to rebut. I assure you that is what is meant if you have read even a little bit about socialism. NOBODY GIVES ANYTHING IN..THEY JUST TAKE IT OUT. THAT IS SOCIALISM. Please understand socialism before you comment then there can be an intelligent conversation.
Now on the insult part. On the assumption that you are the one to whom I responded with all my links....When a post contains
"My guess when Republicans throw Socialism out there, they want the uneducated god fearing people to confuse it with Communism. It is a scare tactic. "
Or
"Concerning the list maker, get a grip. You are way off base."
Or
"The Republicans always try to make Socialism, a swear word. I haven't seen them anywhere go into great detail, what socialism is, and why it is so bad"
AND THEN admits....
"I will be honest. I haven't looked that hard to find out why either."
Those comments did not inspire me to think you wanted a real intelligent conversation and your intent was very clear. I always like to let folks know MY INTENT and to let them know I am not stupid and can read their intent. and I wanted you to know that you were
NOT looking for any intelligent conversation on something you did not even bother to research.
I enjoy conversation but with people that have a better intent than to bash one party of the other.
Now, I hope you get inspired to read a bit about socialism, where it has been tried and how it has failed.
I also hope you consider what you say about Social Security and if I am wrong, please let me know....somebody owes me a ton of money that they took from me over the years.