Originally Posted by cologal

Socialism has a lofty goal and as a economic theory its worth looking at...in a history class. But the problem becomes when the theory interacts with the human race. It just flat out doesn't work. In practice, with no incentives to do better we humans do less and less.

I got an object lesson in this when I purchased my first condo and I swore I would never live in a community like that again. But I do....TV has some socialist things going on. ( I am going to be killed for this) Like I pay for garbage even though I am not there 6 months of the year. Some people never golf but still pay the same fees as I do and I golf my brains out.

Having just gotten back from France I saw what a socialism at work. The protests...rallies etc. France's government is a democratic socialist state....nothing to fear. Things will play out over time because they have to.

But I will never understand the fear....why be afraid? Someone just called me a commie....thats just nuts.

But I can tell you one thing....I can't wait for my Medicare card and my first Social Security check.....both of these things are socialist in nature. Am I a socialist for that? Heck no I am tired and just want to play golf.