Old Rocks
Diamond Member
When have liberals cared about community, I love how republicans are selfish, based on what? Wow you socialist retards dont know jack. Look at liberal communities, like Detroit...awesome!!!!!! EJ Dionne is a joke, he reminds me of Gargemel from the Smurfs. When did he think conservatives were good? He never has.
republicans give more money to charity, they promote more freedom for the individual. I mean do all of you think your life would be this good in a socialist setting? Which socialist country do you think runs it right?
So what is your goal? Every person has the same amount of money?
Exactly...according to you and your cronies liberal equals socialism.
No middle ground, no chance of discussion.
People like you are the real reason for the mess.
Great, another Foreigner coming here talking about what is and isn't socialism in America
Well now, let's discuss what socialism in America is.
Our greatest and most successful socialistic program, National Parks. Saving the very best and most unique for all Americans, not just for those that can afford to buy the property.
Social Security. Designed to protect the average working American from the vagaries of the market in their old age. Not a comfortable retirement, but they don't starve to death, either.
MediCare. Now one is not given to the choice after they are to old to work, to either not get sick, or die. Of course, we know the 'Conservative' view on this. "Let him die, let him die".
Military.
Forest Service. Keeping the lands that we depend on for water, recreation, and wood products as healthy as possible.
Local police and fire departments. Obviously socialistic. Public employees, and supported by taxes.
Water and sewage. Again, in most municipalities, supported by taxes and user fees.
Yes, socialism is alive and well in the US as is capitalism. Each is a tool. We work with both, and see what works best in differant applications. But to the radical ideologues of either the right or the left, one or the other is an anthema, no matter how well it works or enhances the lives of our citizens. Radicals would rather people suffer, than see anything done in any other way than what they believe "the way things ought to be".