Posted by
Conservabear on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:56:25 AM
The philosophy of true socialism, where the government controls the distribution of property and income (thus keeping all things "equal"), http://www.econlib.org/LIBRARY/Enc/Socialism.html, and Heilbroner, Robert, "Socialism", The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics , and democracy, where the individual controls their own property and income http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/whatsdem/whatdm2.htm , should work in theory in a perfect society but humans being human do not always act in theory, or logically, or in another's best interests. (Personally, I believe we have an amalgam of Democracy, Republic and now Socialism is gaining more ground.
Socialism as I have seen practiced, (through leveling the playing field), ensuring that everyone gets their fair share does not allow for competition nor for disent perhaps I am confusing socialism with communism. If I am in error please clarify.
To further illustrate Lets look at the histories of Russia, China, and Cuba, these countries went from volatility to volatility, from revolution to revolution until the very thing that they were trying to overcome, oppression of the people flourished more robustly than before.
The problem really begins when people anxious for solutions, out of desperation, elect people who say the right things but in reality are seeking thier own agendas and have no concern for the people who put them in office. What then gets into office is worse than what left office. Somehow the wrong people get elected and what ensues is not pretty. I am not saying socialism, liberalism or conservativism are inherently wrong in thier tenents, theories and convictions, it is the practices of these political philosophies that need to be adjusted to best accomodate the society involved, enabling that society to be free, competitive, productive and constantly growing, while perserving those aspects that make each country unique. The problem with some of the liberals that have been elected to congress is that they are attempting to introduce socialism into our constitution. (We are a republic already!!) http://www.syninfo.com/Responsibility/repdif.html in a big, big, way. I have heard that certain legislators consider themselves to be socialists. It is fine, if one is a socialist, to admit one is a socialist, but please don't call yourself a liberal or a conservative if your agenda is to be something else, and don't expect those of us who don't want to live under socialism to allow our country to turn into a socialistic country. We will do all in our power to ensure that our republic continues.
Finally: " We the People" need to do more research before electing a candidate. Compare thier views and records. Compare all possible scenarios, then make one's choice. Keep in mind that once one votes, one must be prepared to live with one's choice. Remember, we get the government we deserve.